Woodland Hills, CA – Armen Benglyan Killed in Fatal Head-On Accident on Victory Blvd

Woodland Hills, CA (September 3, 2022) – The identity of one of two people killed in a head-on crash was officially released. Armen Benglyan, 24, of Northridge, died on Monday, August, 29 in Woodland Hills.

According to officials, the accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. near the entrance to Pierce College on Victory Boulevard near the Mason Avenue intersection. According to police, one vehicle was traveling eastbound on Victory Boulevard when it collided head-on at full speed with a vehicle in the other lane that was traveling westbound. The impact of the crash severely damaged the involved vehicles.

Emergency personnel was called to the scene. Firefighters and paramedics quickly responded to the accident and worked to help people from their vehicles and tend to injuries. One person was trapped in his vehicle. Los Angeles firefighters used power tools to extricate the victim from their vehicle. Sadly, this person who had to be extricated was transported to a local hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries and passed away. One other person was sadly killed in the accident and died at the scene of the accident. The police have not released the identity of the second person who was killed in the accident.

The accident caused much damage and the area was closed for many hours as crews tended to the victims, conducted their investigation, and cleared the accident.

We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victims’ families at this time. Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this tragedy.

Fatal Car Accidents in California

Southern California is one of the busiest and most dangerous metropolitans in the country. In California, more than 3,500 people die in traffic accidents each year. Traffic-related fatalities have increased steadily over the years, even throughout the covid-19 pandemic. In 2022, reports indicate that more than 1,000 people have died in fatal traffic accidents in just the first three months alone. There are many reasons accidents happen in California, including texting while driving, speeding, impaired driving, or failing to yield or stop at traffic lights and stop signs. Research indicates that more than one-third of all road fatalities in the US are caused by reckless driving.

Losing a loved one is never an easy thing to deal with and can be a very overwhelming and emotional time. Many necessary matters need to be handled in the days and weeks following an accident. Legal matters are the last thing you want to think about when mourning a loved one’s passing, but these things need to be addressed promptly to not miss deadlines imposed by insurance companies. When someone you love is killed by someone else’s action you can file a wrongful death claim on their behalf. An experienced wrongful death attorney can help you handle these important matters.

If you have lost somebody you love in a fatal car accident, speak with a legal advocate that you can trust. Please do not hesitate to contact a Woodland Hills wrongful death attorney by calling (888) 539-3154 to see how we can help you.

Note: This post was created through the use of secondary sources such as state and local news sources, police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents that take place in Orange County. The facts surrounding this accident have not been independently verified, therefore, if any information is incorrect, please contact Russell & Lazarus APC, Personal Injury Lawyer so we can update the post with the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request. 

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