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[11-14-2024] Los Angeles County, CA – Carjacker Crashes Near Beverly Hills Tree-Lighting Event, Injuring Four

[11-14-2024] Carjacker Crashes Near Beverly Hills Tree-Lighting Event, Injuring FourA 22-year-old man was arrested in Beverly Hills after he stole a car and crashed into four bystanders, injuring them near the city’s annual holiday tree-lighting event on Thursday evening, November 14, 2024.

The incident occurred just after 7:00 p.m. near Wilshire Boulevard and Camden Drive, a block away from the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration. 

According to the Beverly Hills Police Department, a black car was speeding and swerved before losing control, striking a group of people.

The crash injured two men, one woman, and a boy. All four victims were taken to local hospitals, and their conditions were unknown at the time of the report.

Officers soon responded to the collision and tracked down the suspect, identified as James P. from Pennsylvania, in the 200 block of South Beverly Drive. The suspect is believed to have lost control of the car, crashed it, and fled.

There is no additional information immediately available.

Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?

Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:

  • Check yourself for any injuries.
  • Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
  • Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
  • Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
  • Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
  • Seek immediate medical attention.
  • Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.

What A Lawyer Can Do For You

Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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