![[05-13-2024] Two People Killed Following Single-Vehicle Collision in Palmdale](https://ak1.to//vSOtG.webp)
Two people were killed following a single-vehicle collision in Palmdale on Monday afternoon, May 13, 2024.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the fatal crash happened just after 2:00 p.m. at the 2900 block of Olive Drive, west of 30th Street East.
It is said that a 2005 Nissan Altima with two people inside, a driver and a passenger, was traveling eastbound on Olive Drive at a high rate of speed before it lost control and crashed into a nearby tree.
The driver was declared dead at the scene. The passenger, meanwhile, still had life when responders arrived and was transported to a nearby hospital but later perished due to the injuries sustained. Authorities have yet to identify the deceased.
Additional details were not immediately available. Anyone with information regarding the traffic accident is asked to contact Palmdale Station’s Traffic Department at 661-272-2400.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
