Hit and Run on Busy L.A. Freeway Escalates Quickly into a Multiple Vehicle Accident
After a hit-and-run left a vehicle disabled on the freeway, 4 more cars would wind up involved in the incident.
Published 4 years ago in Facepalm
As cars continued to speed down the dark highway, there were several near-misses as well as 4 more collisions. A total of 6 vehicles were involved in the awful scene. There were multiple witnesses who reported the accident(s) to the California Highway Patrol and officers were quickly dispatched to the scene.
A photojournalist with OnScene.TV who witnessed the events unfolding pulled off to the side of the road and also phoned 911 to inform them there were more vehicles involved in the incident. Police and emergency response personnel were already dispatched and en route.
The photojournalist attempted to try and warn drivers speeding down the interstate by using flashing lights as well as a directional spotlight to illuminate the crashed vehicles.LAFD Paramedics transported one female and one male victim to the hospital in unknown condition.