South Gate, CA- Suspected Street Race Kills Four on I-70 at Firestone Blvd

South Gate, CA (May 22, 2019)- The California Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that took place on Wednesday at approximately 3:15 am, resulting in four deaths.

The crash happened on the 710 Freeway near Firestone Boulevard. According to CHP Sgt. Jason Lopez, skid marks at the site of the crash, as well as witness reports, showed that the crash occurred when the vehicles were driving at high speed. While the cause of the accident is still under investigation, witnesses said that the cars were involved in a street race prior to crashing.

The force of the crash caused one of the vehicles, a BMW, to hit and wrap around a pole while another vehicle hit a wall on the freeway’s shoulder.

Four people died at the scene of the crash. Their names have not been released.

The investigation into the accident is ongoing.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased at this time.  Our thoughts are with them.

California’s Street Racing Culture

California is known for its street racing culture. With long, straight, wide-open roads and the popularity of powerful cars, many people engage in this dangerous practice. In events such as “takeovers” in southern California and “sideshows” in northern California, participants create deadly situations for participants, spectators, and innocent drivers just trying to get to their destinations safely.

According to the Los Angeles Times, 179 people have died in street racing-related car crashes between 2000 and 2017. If you’ve been hurt or lost a loved one due to a street race or other illegal event on a California roadway, contact the accident attorneys at the Brady Law Group. Our skilled attorneys are up-to-date on California’s new laws related to street racing. We know how to fight for the rights of those who’ve been injured or lost family members in these deadly events. Contact us at 866-478-6483 today.

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.