Residents in a Burbank neighborhood are voicing their concerns over frequent vehicular accidents at a problematic intersection along Vanowen Street and Buena Vista Street. The recent incident took place on a Tuesday morning when a vehicle driven by a driver under the influence clashed into a concrete wall near the said intersection.The crash happened at around 4:37 a.m. at 1835 Buena Vista Street. The home at this address was spared from damage due to the presence of a concrete wall and a large tree. The vehicle, a black Nissan Altima, hit a traffic light pole before smashing through the wall. A passenger was seriously injured in this incident and was taken to a local hospital while the driver was arrested for felony driving under the influence.This incident has added to the rising concern among residents about this specific intersection. According to sources, the intersection has seen an average of around four crashes per year over the past five years. Contributing factors to these accidents are often drunk drivers and unsafe turning maneuvers.Residents have reported their frustrations over the ongoing threat posed by reckless drivers. The owner of the house at 1835 Buena Vista Street, revealed her relief that her family and the driver did not suffer severe injuries in the recent crash. On the other hand, long-time residents have witnessed numerous accidents throughout the years, pointing to the prevalence of speeding and drunk driving in the area.Local residents are hopeful for more active solutions to the problem, such as increasing police presence, installing more traffic lights, and putting in speed bumps. The frequency of crashes at this location has reportedly reached an alarming rate, with three serious accidents occurring within the past month alone.
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