Long Beach, CA – One Person Injured in Crash Involving Five Vehicles on I-405
Long Beach, CA (May 22, 2019) On the morning of May 22nd, a major car accident happened on the Interstate 405 Freeway at approximately 6:07 a.m. A black Volkswagen Passat, a GMC work truck, and a gray sedan initially collided on the highway for unknown reasons. Shortly after, a black Kia Sportage, a gray Ford pickup truck, and a white BMW collided as well. Two other vehicles also crashed along with the five cars, but those two motorists fled the scene.
When emergency crews arrived, they found at least one person injured and immediately took them to the closest hospital for treatment. Crews had to remove all five cars off of the highway. The Volkswagen suffered major front-end damaged and the airbags released upon impact.
Authorities are currently investigating to determine what led up to the five vehicles colliding.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time.
Vehicle Accidents in California
About 3 million people sustain injuries in the United States every year as a result of car accidents. Most causes of vehicle accidents are caused by distracted driving, speeding, tailgating, drowsy driving, and drunk driving. Sadly, all of these causes could be avoided if drivers were more responsible on the roads.
At Brady Law Group, we help hundreds of clients annually with their personal injury lawsuits. We take pride in helping injured victims win large lump sums of money to help pay for their bodily injuries, and more. If you or someone you love was harmed in a serious car accident, call our office today at 866-478-6483 for a free consultation.
Note:Â 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.
