![[06-04-2024] Three People Hospitalized After Three-Vehicle Collision in Encino](https://ak1.to//PZ2GV.webp)
Three people were hospitalized after a three-vehicle collision in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, June 4, 2024.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the crash happened just before 8:00 p.m. at Balboa Boulevard and Burbank Boulevard in Encino.
The crash reportedly involved two private vehicles and an LAPD police cruiser. One of the vehicles involved was seen wedged between a wall and a light pole on the roadway’s sidewalk with significant damage. The other vehicle only had minor damage on its front and was resting at the corner of the intersection.
Meanwhile, the LAPD cruiser sustained heavy damage on its front end. It was positioned near the wedged vehicle with its rear end on the sidewalk.
Responders had to use hydraulic tools to extract two occupants from one of the vehicles involved. Both were taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment. At the time of writing, no injuries were reported from the occupants of the other private vehicle.
The police officer involved in the collision was also hospitalized with minor injuries.
It is currently unknown if the authorities involved were engaged in a police chase with a suspect at the time of the incident. The circumstances behind the three-vehicle crash are still under investigation.
Further details were not immediately available.
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.
