Six people were taken to area hospitals after a major three-car accident Monday morning in Pasadena, the Pasadena Star-News reported. The July 5th crash occurred at the intersection of Orange Grove Boulevard and East Sierra Madre Boulevard, at about 11:45 a.m. At least three vehicles were involved in the collision. Although only limited details were available, the collision was reportedly caused by a driver of one of the vehicles running a red light. A 34-year-old woman in one of the vehicles and an 78-year-old man who was a passenger in her car both suffered serious injuries. Three of the passengers in another vehicle had to be extricated by Pasadena firefighters. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Update: Los Angeles County Coroner's officials said July 6th that the 78-year-old man injured in this crash died as a result of his injuries. He was identified as Herbert Velasco, of Pasadena.
Intersection Accidents
About one-third of all auto accident take place at intersections. Most Los Angeles intersection accidents are caused by distracted or negligent drivers, but others are caused by poor intersection design and malfunctioning traffic lights. In any accident involving serious injury at an intersection, victims are well-advised to talk to an attorney about their accident, and protecting and preserving their legal rights in a personal injury claim. A skilled Los Angeles car accident lawyer can help victims obtain maximum compensation for their injuries and medical expenses, lost earnings and wages, emotional pain and suffering, and other expenses related to an accident.
Sources: Pasadena Star-News
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