Speeding Blamed in Downtown LA Car Crash that Left 2 Dead

Speeding remains one of the leading causes of fatal car accident, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It also remains true in downtown Los Angeles.

Take the example of a speeding motorist on downtown Los Angeles who crashed his car, leaving his two passengers dead on Saturday morning.

According to reports, David Young Lee was traveling on Wilshire Boulevard at high speed when his car swerved and overturned near MacArthur Park. At least two of his passengers were pronounced dead at the accident scene.

Another passenger, who was wearing a seatbelt, sustained minor injuries while Lee suffered broken leg. Paramedics transported the injured people to a local hospital, reports said.

Reports said Lee was charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and murder charges. No other injuries were reported. Police officers resumed operations on Wilshire Boulevard eastbound lane shortly after investigation.

Speeding on the congested lanes of downtown Los Angeles is a sure way to cause danger on yourself as well as to your passengers. Exceeding the speed limit reduces the reaction time and aggravates the hazard that a collision may bring.

Worse, when the driver is drunk, he or she may not execute emergency action to prevent swerving and rollover. The result is fatal and serious injuries to the occupants.

California driving laws does not let negligent drivers escape such violations. The local district courts impose stringent penalties and may order imprisonment for cases involving deaths.

If you or your loved one has been a victim of a speeding or drunk driver in Los Angeles, you may consult with a personal injury attorney. Your lawyer will help you file legal action and assert maximum compensation for your losses.

For more information on rollover crashes, you may dial 1-866-772-2889 or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.

19-Year-Old Driver Who Caused Fatal Car Accident Had Previous DUI Conviction

The 19-year-old driver, who caused a fatal car accident last Saturday that killed a family of four on Highway 37, previously had a DUI conviction.

According to California’s Department of Motor Vehicles, Steven Culbertson was involved in a car accident in Lake County in 2007.

His license was suspended a month after.

Culbertson died Sunday, a day after his Mini Cooper ran a red light and plowed through a minivan at 70 to 90 mph.

The crash killed Jonathan Maloney, his wife Susan and their two children.

There were no signs of drugs or alcohol but Police are still awaiting results of toxicology tests.

Now that the liable party died, does that mean that that the family of the victims cannot go after Culbertson?

Well, criminally, there is no more need as Culbertson has already paid the ultimate price for driving recklessly.

However, the family can still file a wrongful death claim against Culbertson.

His death does not mean that he escaped civil liability towards his victims.

Hopefully he has a car accident insurance policy that will take care of the damages he left behind.

If not, the courts will go after his assets and properties.

Beyond that, the victims won’t be able to collect anymore even if it does not meet the amount of damages warded by the court.

They will have to settle for the knowledge that the law recognized that the victims were wronged by Culbertson and he paid for it with his life.