(Calabasas, CA) A sheriff’s deputy and a Toyota Prius driver were injured in a three-vehicle rollover near Calabasas Road and Parkway Calabasas on November 12.
On Thursday, at about 8:35 a.m., a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department cruiser from the Malibu-Lost Hills Station collided with two other vehicles. Authorities believe the Prius driver ran a red light, causing the accident. An investigating deputy told ABC7 that an intersection camera and dashcam footage provided by a witness captured the crash.
In the footage, the Prius struck the rear of the cruiser, which spun into an Audi before rolling onto its side. The Audi slid sideways and stopped on the sidewalk. The woman in the Audi sustained no injuries.
First responders transported the deputy and the Prius driver to hospitals with injuries described as minor. The Sheriff’s Department confirmed the deputy was in stable condition.
Legal Overview of the Calabasas Road Crash
Investigators believe the Prius entered the intersection against a red light before striking the sheriff’s cruiser. The intersection camera and witness dashcam footage could help establish when the Prius entered and what the signal showed at the time.
California Vehicle Code 21453 requires a driver facing a steady red light to stop at the marked stop line. If there is no line, the driver must stop before the near crosswalk or before entering the intersection. For the reported violation, the relevant moment is when the Prius reached the point where the driver was required to stop.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in the Calabasas Road crash, ask the Malibu-Lost Hills Station for the collision report. The report number gives you a reference if you need to follow up about either recording. If you need help navigating this accident, contact an attorney for guidance.
If you have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident, call 888-888-9285 to speak with a lawyer.
