[04-23-2024] Los Angeles County, CA – Driver Killed, Three Others Hospitalized After Reckless Two-Vehicle Crash in Vermont Square

A driver was killed, and three others were hospitalized after a reckless two-vehicle crash in the Vermont Square neighborhood of Los Angeles late Tuesday evening, April 23, 2024.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the fatal incident occurred at about 10:35 p.m. in the 1100 block of West Vernon Avenue.

A 2016 Nissan Versa and a 2014 Honda Accord were reportedly moving east at high rates of speed when both vehicles lost control.

The Nissan Versa slammed into a telephone control. The impact killed its 44-year-old driver, Tyrone L., of Garden Grove.

The Honda Accord crashed into several parked vehicles. The 21-year-old female driver and her two passengers were hospitalized in stable condition.

The incident may have been the result of a street race. The authorities stated that no charges had been filed as of yet.

Anyone with additional information about the fatal crash is urged to call the LAPD.

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.