INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT?

[02-12-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – At Least One Transported After Forklift Carrying Papayas Collides Head-On with Van in Downtown LA

A forklift loaded with boxes of papayas collided head-on with a van in downtown Los Angeles early Wednesday morning, February 12, 2025.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the crash occurred just before 3:00 a.m. in the 2000 block of East Olympic Boulevard. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Newton Division also responded to the scene.

When emergency crews arrived, they found both the forklift and the van heavily damaged. LAFD paramedics evaluated both the forklift operator and the van’s driver at the scene.

One of the involved parties was transported to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries, though it remains unclear whether it was the forklift operator or the van’s driver. Officials stated the patient was taken to a trauma center, but it is not confirmed if they required that level of care.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

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.