[01-08-2023] Humboldt County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash in Eureka Injures At Least One Young Person

At least one young person was injured following a two-vehicle collision in Eureka, Humboldt County, on Sunday morning, January 08, 2023.

According to local authorities, the crash occurred just after midnight at 12:10 a.m. along southbound Broadway near Vigo.

The collision involved a grey Range Rover with significant damage to its front end and a grey Toyota Camry also with major damage.

One young person was injured and put in an ambulance. It is unclear whether this was the unresponsive person reportedly extricated after being trapped in one of the cars.

The injuries reported did not seem critical. The number of people involved and the extent of wounds is unclear for now.

Traffic was diverted and some parts of the road in the area were closed until shortly after 1:00 a.m. as crews cleared the wreckage.

The cause of the crash remains unknown as the investigation by the authorities continued.

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

In the United States, one person is killed and another is seriously injured in an automobile accident every minute. Each year, these preventable causes of death account for the deaths of more than two million and injuries of at least ten million children and young adults under the age of 24.

By the year 2050, scientists and government officials alike estimate that around 10,000 people will have lost their lives on California’s roads. And growth in the next years is anticipated.

There was a 23.5 percent increase in fatalities related to automobile accidents during the past year. In 2017, vehicle accidents were responsible for 3,898 deaths and 279,223 injuries. Nine persons per hundred thousand took the bus or metro that year and perished.

Nearly every professional driver in California has had a near-death experience on the state’s treacherous highways. Avoiding accidents is possible if you are a cautious driver and perform routine maintenance on your vehicle.

Car Accident Lawyers in Humboldt County

You could file a claim for damages against the negligent driver in California court if you or a loved one were hurt in a car crash there. You should contact a member of our legal team as soon as possible in order to begin exploring the possibility of resolving your insurance claim.

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