Yolanda Reyna Seriously Injured In Los Angeles Car Accident Involving Two Suspects Fleeing Police —> GoFundMe Created To Help Victim
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (February 19, 2023) – A single mother of three identified as Yolanda Reyna was injured in a South Los Angeles car accident with two suspects fleeing police.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the collision took place on Thursday night. Yolanda Reyna was on her way to a Los Temerarios show when her vehicle was hit by two suspects fleeing from police.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Yolanda Reyna was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
She has since been placed in a medically induced coma. You can help support the victim as she continues to recover through GoFundMe.
This accident comes shortly after a 19-year-old CSUN sophomore was killed in an accident during a police pursuit.
Liability For Los Angeles Police Pursuit Accidents
Police pursuits are incredibly dangerous and are responsible for many fatal collisions every year. According to one study published in the Injury Prevention Journal, “There were 2654 fatal crashes involving 3965 vehicles and 3146 fatalities during the nine year study period. Of these, 1088 were to people not in the fleeing vehicle. These crashes often occurred at high speed, in the night, on local roads.” In general, police pursuits should be a measure of last resort. There are a number of alternatives to high speed pursuits.
- Officers can use GPS tracking technology to locate suspects.
- Officers can chose not to pursue suspects involved in minor offenses.
- Officers can immobilize a suspects vehicle with a device known as “The Grappler.”
Pursuant to California Vehicle Code §17004.7(b)(1), police departments are required to develop a written set of guidelines for vehicle pursuits. Officers must also receive regular and periodic training on an annual basis regarding police pursuit policies. When a police department fails to promulgate its police policies to officers, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of police pursuit accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
In far too many situations, police officers will engage in pursuits when they are not necessary. In many more instances, police officers will fail to call off pursuits when they become needlessly dangerous. The family of any person that is killed in a police pursuit may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case free of cost and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Los Angeles Police Pursuit Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Yolanda Reyna. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of the victim’s family. It is our sincere hope that there is major reform to help prevent other tragedies like this.
Do you need more information about a Los Angeles police pursuit accident? Our team of consumer safety advocates are here for you. We care that accident victims are aware of their rights and that police departments are held accountable for their negligence. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
