1 Dies, 2 Hospitalized after Head-On Collision on Wentworth Street in Lake View Terrace
Los Angeles, California (May 27, 2022) – The Los Angeles Fire Department, The Los Angeles Police Department and the coroner on Friday evening responded to a Hansen Dam crash that left one person dead and two others in critical condition.
Two vehicles collided head-on at around 7:07 p.m. on 10805 W Wentworth Street in the Los Angeles' Lake View Terrace neighborhood, leaving three people trapped in the wreckage.
Deadly Lake View Terrace Head-On Crash
Upon arrival, the firefighters pronounced one of the victims dead.
The firefighters then used hydraulic rescue tools to free the other two parties and rushed them to the hospital in critical condition. They also assisted the police and the coroner in recovering the body from the wreckage.
Police could not immediately establish what led up to the crash, but they are investigating.
Remember to Buckle Up
No matter the type of car you are driving, buckling up remains the safest choice for drivers and passengers.
As you drive around during the Memorial Day holiday, you will come across more law enforcement officers on the freeways as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign launched last week by the NHTSA. The campaign began yesterday, May 23, and will run through to June 5. The campaign aims at reminding drivers and passengers of the importance of wearing a seat belt and the legal consequences of not buckling up.
According to statistics by NHTSA, over 15,000 lives were saved by seat belts in crashes that happened in 2017. In 2020, 10,893 unbuckled people in passenger vehicles died in crashes in the US. 60% of the young adults (ages 18 to 34) killed in the crashes were completely unrestrained.
Remember, seat belt safety starts with you! Your children are watching.
CLICK IT OR TICKET CAMPAIGN 2022
🚨👀 From May 23-June 5, 2022, state and local law enforcement agencies across the nation are conducting enforcement efforts for motorists who aren't wearing their seat belts. 👀🚨#ClickItOrTicket@FloridaLEL pic.twitter.com/Sn3cosTE26— Naples Police Dept. (@NaplesPolice) May 23, 2022
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Crash Scene Map (Source: LAFD Website)