On the Westbound 10 Freeway near Hoover Street in Los Angeles, a disastrous collision occurred yesterday afternoon, claiming the life of one adult male and inflicting serious injuries on several others, including young children. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that the crash affected at least six people.
The response team from the fire department arrived at the crash site after being dispatched at 3:07 p.m., immediately launching rescue operations. Initially, five patients were evaluated at the scene; however, it was later discovered that seven individuals were involved in the incident. Despite prompt medical attention, one casualty was confirmed at the location of the accident.
Further information provided by the LAFD indicated that firefighters and paramedics treated and transported five patients, ranging in age from a three-month-old infant to a 29-year-old adult, all to a nearby trauma center in serious-to-critical condition. Another adult male suffered minor injuries and was evaluated but released at the scene.
This unfortunate event is particularly heart-wrenching as it involves very young casualties—a three-month-old baby boy and children aged six, seven, and ten. The collision resulted in a rollover scenario, which necessitated the use of the Jaws of Life by firefighters to free one adult trapped in the debris, highlighting the tragic severity of the crash. The affected families are now facing the emotional turmoil of hospital stays and the anxiety that comes with such unexpected adversity.
Source: Hoodline