1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 101 in Hollywood
Paramount Man, Newbury Park Man Hospitalized after Hollywood Car Accident on Highway 101 near Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, California (October 8, 2020) – A man was killed and another was critically injured early Thursday morning in a wrong-way car accident in Hollywood, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly crash occurred at around 1:00 a.m. on Highway 101, just north of the Hollywood Boulevard off-ramp.
As per the CHP report, a black 2008 BMW, driven by a 24-year-old Paramount man, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Highway 101 when it collided head-on with a 2014 Subaru operated by a 33-year-old Newbury Park man.
That impact caused a chain-reaction crash, which involved two other vehicles.
Deadly Crash on Highway 101 in Hollywood
The BMW driver was declared dead at the scene. His name was withheld pending notification of family.
The driver of the Subaru sustained major injuries and was transported to a hospital. The other two drivers were not injured.
The collision resulted in a temporary closure of the northbound lanes of the highway as crews worked to remove the vehicles.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the CHP Central Los Angeles Area office at 213-744-2331.
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver’s fault, other road users’ faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
The death of a loved one brings about life-long adverse effects to the close family members of the deceased. No one deserves to suffer such consequences due to the negligence actions of another party.
Although there is nothing that can replace the loss of a loved one, some actions can ease the burden that comes with the loss. The family members of a person killed in a car accident are advised to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault to seek compensation for wrongful death.
If successful, a wrongful death claim can provide the family with funds to compensate for medical bills, funeral expenses and funds to help those who depended on the deceased to continue with their lives smoothly.
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