Police: RHE Man Injures Pedestrian in Collision

A man lost control of his car while allegedly driving under the influence of drugs as he talked on his cellphone crashed into a parked car which resulted in a pedestrian being injured, authorities said today.

Rolling Hills Estates resident Nima Vandordaklou, 31, was driving his 2009 gray Honda west on Rosecrans Avenue approaching Avis Avenue in Lawndale on Friday when he hit a parked 1995 Mercedes-Benz S3220, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lt. John Hocking said.

Vandordaklou is due in Torrance Court on Aug. 16.

Authorities believe he was talking on a cellphone when he hit the Mercedes at a high enough speed that the car was pushed into a 1994 Chevy Cavalier parked in front of it. A pedestrian was pinned between the two vehicles.

The Mercedes had to be backed up to free the pedestrian, and the pedestrian was hospitalized because of injuries to both his legs. It is not believed the injuries were life-threatening.

Vandordaklou was arrested and additionally charged with possession of narcotics. He was taken to the South Los Angeles Sheriff's Station, where he posted bail.

"This traffic collision could have easily been deadly. Do not use your cellphone while driving and obviously, do not drive if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs," Traffic Detective Tim Crise said.

—City News Service.