A car accident in Los Angeles on the 101 Freeway proved fatal for a 45-year-old man. It happened the morning of June 1, 2010 when the man crashed his SUV into a disabled vehicle on the freeway, according to a KTLA News report. California Highway Patrol officials say that a Chevy Tahoe was disabled after an initial crash with a Nissan on the freeway. As the drivers of those two vehicles waited for authorities to arrive, the 45-year-old driver slammed his Lexus RX300 SUV into the disabled Tahoe. The man was pronounced dead immediately. There were no other injuries.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this man for their irreparable loss. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

In Los Angeles County car accidents claimed 667 lives and injured 52,229 people in 2008, according to CHP's traffic accident statistics. Also, in the city of Los Angeles 268 people died and 25,588 were injured as a result of car accidents during the same year.

What Caused this Car Accident?

Based on this news report, it is not clear what caused the driver to slam into the disabled pickup truck. The article also does not clearly state what caused the initial crash between the Tahoe and the Nissan? Was drunk driving or any type of negligent or reckless driving involved there? Officials are also looking into the speed at which the Lexus was traveling in order to determine how or why this tragic crash occurred.

Liability Issues

It would be in the best interests of families to seek the counsel of an experienced personal injury attorney in Los Angeles, who will stay on top of the official investigation and make sure that their rights are protected. If there was negligence or wrongdoing involved, the family of the deceased victim could file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party.

If there was a dangerous condition on the roadway, which caused the accident, then the governmental entity responsible for maintaining that roadway could also be held liable. Any such claim against a California governmental agency must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury.

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