On Tuesday, April 30, 2013, a fiery
collision killed one driver and damaged eight vehicles. The accident occurred
in South Los Angeles and officials believe that street racing may have been the
cause of the collision. The crash took place on W. Manchester Avenue near Broadway.
The innocent bystander killed in the
crash was a male driving a Saturn. Unfortunately, the man was hit by a silver
Pontiac causing the fiery crash. According to police officials, the driver of
the Pontiac survived the crash and fled the scene.
Investigators report that the Pontiac
was racing a Dodge Charger that was traveling against traffic. Around the same
time the Pontiac crashed into the Saturn, the Dodge Charger slammed into a
pickup truck. The driver of both the Dodge and pickup truck were taken to a
nearby hospital.
Ultimately, eight cars were damaged
in both of the car accidents. One bicyclist was also involved. Overall, three
people were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries resulting from the
street racing car accidents. Los Angeles Police Officials are still searching
for clues regarding the driver of the Pontiac and encourage those with
information to contact their South Traffic Division.
Prevalence of Street Racing
Today, street racing is glorified by
popular films like the Fast and the
Furious and various video games. However, this driving practice is highly
illegal and leaves many innocent bystanders in harm’s way. Street racing is a
clear disregard for public safety and may not only harm the driver, but nearby
motorists and pedestrians as well.
The best way to prevent street racing
accidents is to refrain from street racing and inform others of the dangers of
drag racing. Street racing is not only dangerous, but punishable by fines,
criminal charges, penalties, and even imprisonment depending on the situation.
Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you or someone you know was
recently harmed in an accident caused by a street racer, you should contact a
personal injury attorney immediately. With the legal assistance of a personal
injury attorney, you may be able to earn a substantial settlement for your pain
and suffering caused by a driver taking part in a drag race. Contact us today.
