On Saturday, September 12th, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office identified the motorist killed in a single-vehicle crash in South Los Angeles, California. 44-year-old Sam Patterson was a city resident.

The Los Angeles Police Department said in the car accident report that they received a call about the occurrence around 3:20 a.m. on Friday, September 11th. It took place at 41st Street and Western Avenue.

The investigators said that Patterson was southbound on Western when he lost control of his car for an unknown reason. The vehicle struck a power pole and fell power lines. The man died at the scene.

The LAPD said they notified the Los             Angeles Department of Water and Power. The investigation to determine the cause is ongoing, and there’s no additional information.

A motor vehicle accident or traffic collision happens when a car crashes or collides with another vehicle, a person, debris, or stationary objects like a tree, signpost, fence, or mailbox. Accidents often occur due to the negligence of drivers or external factors on the roadway.

Common causes of accidents are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, wrong-way driving, weaving in and out of traffic, and going over the speed limit. Distractions caused by eating, calling or texting, adverse weather or road conditions, or mechanical defects also contribute.

Traffic accidents have adverse legal consequences for the person at fault, and it also leads to loss of life and property damage. Drivers can avoid the preceding by practicing safe road habits and prioritizing safety.

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