Downey Police Officer Injured In Head-On Car Accident By The Intersection of Lakewood Boulevard and Columbia Way
DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA (March 15, 2023) – A Downey police officer was injured in a head-on car accident near the intersection of Lakewood Boulevard and Columbia Way.
Downey officials are saying that the collision took place around 1:45 a.m. on Monday. The officer’s SUV was struck head-on by a civilian sedan.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims. Both the officer and the driver of the sedan were taken to the hospital.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Downey Head-On Car Accidents
Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous types of accidents that a person can be involved in. They account for only around 2% of all collisions. But they account for over 10% of all traffic fatalities. The vast majority of head-on collisions are preventable and involve some amount of human error. What follows are just a few of the common causes of head-on collisions.
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Driver fatigue
The vast majority of head-on collisions involve some amount of human error. In particular, they tend to happen when drivers make dangerous lane changes. Any person that is injure din a head-on car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A car accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Head-On Car Accident
We at TORKLAW extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this collision. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a head-on car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys may be able to help you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
