![[04-04-2025] Passenger Killed, Driver Injured in Crash on Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia](https://ak1.to//BxFLI.webp)
A male passenger was killed, and the driver sustained minor injuries after their sedan crashed into a light pole near Baldwin Avenue north of Arboretum Way in Arcadia early Friday morning, April 4, 2025.
According to the Arcadia Police Department, the collision occurred at approximately 2:20 a.m. near the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden.
Video footage from the scene showed the damaged vehicle entangled with a downed light pole, with Arcadia firefighters covering the passenger side with a drape.
Paramedics pronounced the passenger dead at the scene. The man driving the car was transported by ambulance to a hospital for treatment of pain and possible minor injuries.
The Arcadia Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash.
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.
