[01-04-2022] Riverside County, CA – Two People Injured After a Car Crash in Thousand Palms

Two people were hurt following a two-vehicle crash in Thousand Palms on Tuesday afternoon, December 4, 2022.

The accident happened near the intersection of Ramon Road and Washington Street, south of Coachella Valley Preserve, at around 4:04 p.m.

Two vehicles collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established.

One person was seriously injured, while another person sustained minor injuries. They were both taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Information about the crash is limited at the moment. It’s unknown whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the accident.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury in the United States. Every year, more than 2 million individuals are hurt in car accidents. Injury-related deaths in motor vehicle accidents claim the lives of 36,000-40,000 people per year.

In California, auto accidents are a primary cause of fatalities and serious injuries. Over 3,304 people lost their lives in car accidents in California in 2017, according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

With Riverside’s population increasing each year, car accidents will inevitably occur. Riverside’s population peaked in 2021 at 334,772, putting the density at 4,120 persons per square mile. Drivers are more likely to get into an accident if more people are on the road.

Nearby highways including the 91, 215, and 60 account for most of Riverside’s traffic-related injuries and deaths in 2017, accounting for 2,119 total injuries and fatalities.

The most prevalent causes of car accidents include reckless driving, distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, and technical failure.

Riverside County Auto Accident Lawyers for Victims

Anyone hurt in an automobile accident should contact an experienced California accident attorney for assistance. The other driver’s insurance company is not on your side. Their job is to pay you the smallest amount of money they can afford to pay you.

Even if the claim is worth more, insurance companies usually encourage their clients to accept the settlement offer as quickly as possible. To reduce compensation, they would ignore the long-term impact and suffering.

To keep this from happening, you’ll want an experienced lawyer on your side. A Riverside County Auto Accident lawyer from Arash Law will be able to provide you with an accurate estimation of the value of your claim. With their knowledge of insurance company strategies, they can also communicate with them on your behalf.

If you have suffered burns, fractured bones, a brain injury, a spinal cord injury, or any other damages, please contact our lawyers. You may rely on the expertise of Arash Law’s accident attorneys to help you with your claim. Call us at (888) 488-1391 today to schedule a free initial consultation.