LOS ANGELES, CA – Tragedy struck in the University Park neighborhood of Los Angeles when a fatal car collision occurred on the 10 Freeway at Hoover Street. The incident, which happened shortly after 3 p.m. on March 17, 2024, resulted in the death of one person and left several injured.
The person who lost his life in the disastrous event was 26-year-old Jordy Martin Recinos. In addition, four boys and a woman, aged 29, sustained serious to critical injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. Meanwhile, another man who was involved in the collision was treated and released, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported.
The cause of the accident is under thorough investigation, with authorities examining potential factors such as road conditions, visibility, and lighting. No additional details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been made public at this time.
The U.S. Department of Transportation Fatality Analysis Reporting System provided statistics highlighting the severity of road accidents. In 2018 alone, there were 33,654 fatal motor vehicle crashes nationwide, leading to 36,560 fatalities.
Family members who lose loved ones in such devastating accidents might consider pursuing a wrongful death claim to seek compensation for their emotional anguish, loss of companionship, and the pain and suffering endured due to the tragic event.
Source: The Legal Advocate