One person was killed and two others were injured today in a two-vehicle crash on the eastbound Ventura (101) Freeway in the Studio City area, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The crash near Coldwater Canyon Avenue was reported at 3:44 a.m. and prompted the closure of all lanes of the eastbound side of the freeway, said CHP Officer Patrick Kimball. Two lanes were reopened shortly before 5 a.m., he said.

CHP Sergeant Abramian told news agencies that as CHP officers were investigating the accident, “It looks like these were two individual accidents. The white vehicle (the Toyota Matrix) lost control and stabilized; then the Honda collided with it.”.”

Los Angeles Fire Department rescuers freed a man and a woman from a Toyota Matrix and took them to a hospital, according to a news crew at the scene. Both appeared to be seriously injured.

Asked if intoxication may have contributed to the crash, Abramian said, “We’re still investigating, but through our search we did find some evidence in one of the vehicles. We’re going to the hospital to talk to some of the victims.”

A man in a Honda Element suffered less serious injuries and was also taken from the scene in an ambulance, the news crew reported.

Cause of the Studio City Crash

The cause of the fatal collision  is under investigation, but the California Highway Patrol did say that in their preliminary investigation evidence of alcohol  was found in one of the vehicles . No arrests were reported.

 Wrongful Death Liability for Studio City Car Accidents

The laws regarding wrongful death cases are complex and include many facets of the law.  It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.

In California, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties.  In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse.

The Studio City wrongful death attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your wrongful death case.