Blog Post

Street Racing Causes Yet Another Fatal Accident


January 02, 2008
Topic: Auto Accidents

Two BMWs involved in a street race near Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California caused a horrific crash that killed one person. The man killed was an innocent motorist, not involved in the race.

According to witnesses, the accident took place when one of the BMWs spun out of control, and smashed into a 2007 Infiniti. The driver of the Infiniti was killed, while a male passenger in that car suffered severe third-degree burn injuries over 50 percent of his body. The second BMW driver fled from the scene. Flying debris from the crash fell on a third car, although no one was injured.

The driver of the BMW has been identified as Carlos Steven John, a Los Angeles resident. And, as it turns out, not only was he speed racing on the streets, but was also intoxicated at the time of the accident. Drunk driving by itself would have been enough to cause an accident, but when you add street racing to the mix, it's not surprising that the impact of the crash was so devastating. Witnesses report that everything happened so quickly, that they had barely enough time to comprehend. Debris from the collision was flying everywhere.

No details about the surviving victim are available at this point, although he's still listed as being in critical condition. The next couple of days are obviously going to be crucial for this young man. At The Reeves Law Group, we hope the families of both victims will take all steps necessary to seek justice for them. They were just two guys out minding their own business- that their evening should have turned into such a tragedy because one man decided to tank up with liquor and then proceed to use the street as his personal racing track is not just shocking, but outrageous.

If you or a family member has been hurt or killed in car crash caused by street racing or any other form of reckless driving, contact the Los Angeles wrongful death law firm immediately for a free consultation.


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