Donna Griffith, 33, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after the car in which she was an occupant crashed into a power pole in Hawthorne. According to an Associated Press news report, Griffith was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred early morning April 5, 2010, in the 4900 block of 147th Street. One person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. It is not clear who was driving the vehicle, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials say.

My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Donna Griffith for their tragic loss. I offer my deepest sympathies, especially to her grieving family. Please keep them in your prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were two fatalities and 38 injuries involving car accidents in Hawthorne. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 667 deaths and 52,229 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in 2008.

What Caused This Fatal Accident?

This news report does not offer much information about how or why this car accident occurred or even who was behind the wheel. There are more questions than answers here. Why did the driver lose control of the vehicle? Did weather or wet roadways play a part? Was there a vehicle defect or mechanical malfunction in the vehicle? Was any other vehicle involved? Was the driver impaired, speeding or fatigued at the time of the incident? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which may have caused or contributed to this accident? I trust officials are examining these and other issues in order to determine what exactly happened in this particular case.

Liability Issues

If a defective auto caused this car accident, then, the auto maker or manufacturer of the defective product could be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries. If this accident was caused by a dangerous or defective roadway, the governmental agency responsible for maintaining this roadway could be held liable as well. According to California Government Code section 911.2, any claim against a public entity in California must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will be able to better explain to injured victims and their families, about their legal rights and options.

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

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