1 Killed, 5 Hospitalized after Pacoima Crash on Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Pacoima, California (September 26, 2021) – Authorities are investigating a Sunday night two-vehicle accident that killed one person and left five other parties, including children, injured in Pacoima.
The deadly accident transpired at about 8:35 p.m. outside 10460 Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
According to the officials, two vehicles collided in the area in unclear circumstances.
Following the collision, one of the vehicles reportedly went crashing into an apartment building.
First responders arrived at the scene and extricated two people who were trapped in their vehicle.
1 Killed and 5 Injured in Laurel Canyon Boulevard Crash
Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two men and three juveniles were also injured in the accident and were hospitalized for treatment.
Another juvenile who was in the building at the time of the accident was evaluated at the scene by paramedics but did not require additional treatment.
Further details regarding the accident were not immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver's fault, other road users' faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
The death of a loved one brings about life-long adverse effects to the close family members of the deceased. No one deserves to suffer such consequences due to the negligent actions of another party.
Although nothing can replace the loss of a loved one, some actions can ease the burden that comes with the loss. The family members of a person killed in a car accident are advised to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault to seek compensation for wrongful death.
If successful, a wrongful death claim can provide the family with funds to compensate for medical bills, funeral expenses, and funds to help those who depended on the deceased to continue with their lives smoothly.