Los Angeles CA- Crash on the 10 Fwy Off-Ramp to I-5 Kills One

Los Angeles, CA (April 9, 2019)- The area where westbound Santa Monica (I-10) Freeway becomes Golden State (I-5) Freeway in Boyle Heights was the scene of a crash that left 18-year-old Los Angeles man Hugo Navarrete dead.

The crash took place around 11:25 pm. According to the coroner’s office’s report, Navarrete’s death occurred at the scene and was due to critical injuries. At least two additional people were injured in the crash, but details about their conditions are unknown.

The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that two victims were trapped inside the damaged car and removed by firefighters. Additional victims sustained injuries but chose not to be taken to hospitals by emergency medical personnel.

A SigAlert was issued after the westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway were closed to clear the accident.

Further details were unavailable at this time. Police are investigating the crash.

We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Hugo Navarrete at this time.

Freeway Accidents in California

A report by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration examined the reasons why cars crash while changing lanes. The most common type was the “regular” crash in which a car collides with another during the process of changing lanes. Other reasons for lane change crashes include merging with other cars onto freeways and drifting or veering into the opposing lane.

Drowsy or intoxicated driving, failure to check a blind sport, speeding or other factors are just some of the reasons why an accident may occur during a lane change. If you’ve been involved in an accident caused by someone else’s failure to follow California’s laws related to lane changes, contact the car crash attorneys at the Brady Law Group. Our firm collaborates with some of the most accomplished investigators, accident specialists, and medical professionals in California to assure that you’ll receive the compensation you deserve. Call us today at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.