Christian Robles, 30, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident when his vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a tree. According to a report in The Pasadena Star-News, the fatal car crash occurred on Maple Street near Allen Avenue in Pasadena, the night of January 10, 2012. Officials say Robles was driving a sedan that veered toward the right and struck a tree. He was killed in the crash and his 21-year-old female passenger sustained serious injuries. Officials are still investigating the cause of the accident.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Christian Robles following this terrible car accident. My thoughts and prayers are also with the injured passenger. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Los Angeles Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), four people were killed and 978 were injured in Pasadena car accidents. Throughout Los Angeles County, there were 554 fatalities and 50,817 injuries reported involving car accidents, during that same year.

What Caused This Single Vehicle Crash?

Based on this news report, the cause of the crash remains under investigation. There are several unanswered questions here. What caused the vehicle to veer off the roadway? Was there an auto defect or mechanical malfunction in the vehicle, which may have caused it to go out of control? Was this accident caused by a dangerous roadway condition? Were any other vehicles or drivers involved? I trust officials are looking into these and other factors in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

The family of a single-vehicle crash victim would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation to ensure that their rights and best interests are protected. It would also be a good idea to preserve the vehicle intact so an expert can thoroughly examine it for product defects, malfunctions and other evidence. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to car accident victims or their families.