CULVER CITY, CA – A fatal crash involving a Toyota Prius and a commercial truck occurred on the Santa Monica (405) Freeway at National Boulevard early on Thursday, May 30, 2024. The California Highway Patrol reports that the collision took place at approximately 2:13 a.m. The intense impact caused both vehicles to burst into flames, resulting in the tragic death of 74-year-old Clifton Gore Jr. and an unidentified woman who was in the vehicle with him.
The accident is currently under detailed investigation by the California Highway Patrol to determine the exact cause and contributing factors.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 36,000 individuals lose their lives, and an additional 1.9 million sustain injuries in motor vehicle accidents across the United States annually. Investigations list speeding as the leading contributor to fatal accidents in recent years, followed by impairment due to alcohol, drugs, or medication, improper lane usage, failure to yield right of way, and distracted driving as prominent causes.
Upon the conclusion of the investigation into this catastrophe, the family members of Clifton Gore Jr. may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death claims give the bereaved the opportunity to seek compensation for various damages including loss of companionship, emotional distress, and the pain and suffering endured due to a devastating accident like this one.
Source: The Legal Advocate
