One Killed, Three Injured in 105 Freeway Crash near LAX
LOS ANGELES -- A 20-year-old woman driving a 1992 Toyota Camry crashed into a stopped tow truck on the Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway near LAX at around 11:50 p.m. Thursday night, Daily News reports. According to the CHP, the tow truck was helping an individual with a flat tire on the right shoulder of the freeway until the Camry slammed into the rear of the truck. The Camry was reported to be traveling at a "high rate of speed" before applying the brakes and losing control of the vehicle.
The impact of the collision caused passenger Guillermo Arevalo, 18, to be killed as he was ejected from the vehicle. Two other males in their early twenties suffered moderate injuries. The driver of the Camry, who sustained mild injuries, and the two surviving male passengers were transported to a hospital to undergo further treatment.
Cause of the 105 Freeway Crash near LAX
The cause of the August 4th accident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, the Contra Costa Times reported officers were seen gathering alcohol bottles on the ground. Yet, it remains unclear if alcohol was the primary reason for this collision. Hopefully, the CHP investigation will come to a conclusion of what happen and why.
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability
Based on the limited information provided in the news report, it is uncertain what exactly happened. It is also unclear to determine who is at fault for this collision. Following any accidents where the cause is unclear, injured and wrongful death victims or their families are advised to seek a California accident attorney. A knowledgeable attorney, who has the experience with the unique legal issues in accidents such as this one, can assess the cause of the accident, and if necessary, arrange an independent investigator to reconstruct the collision to determine who was at fault. A skillful attorney can also help the victims with their legal rights and possibly receive compensation for their medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other damages to this horrific tragedy.
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