[01-21-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Collision in Oak Hills Injures One Person

One person was hurt following a traffic collision involving multiple vehicles in Oak Hills on Friday night, January 21, 2022.

The major collision happened on Ranchero Road near Kourie Way in Oak Hills at approximately 6:26 p.m.

Three vehicles collided on the roadway under unclear circumstances. How the accident occurred and why it happened have not been established.

One person was trapped in the wreckage and was extricated by emergency personnel. The injured party was airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The accident is currently under further investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Every sixty seconds, at least one car accident occurs somewhere in the country. This means that 5.25 million car accidents occur each year in the United States.

There are at least 6 million traffic accidents in the United States every year. In 2019, there were around 33,244 fatal motor vehicle collisions, resulting in 36,096 deaths.

In San Bernardino County, 16,123 persons were wounded or killed in automobile incidents in 2019, most of which were fatal car accidents caused by irresponsible or drunk drivers.

A multi-vehicle collision occurred in this case. A “chain reaction frequently triggers this type of automotive accident,” One car collides with another, causing the other to collide with the next.

According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), multi-vehicle incidents involving passenger cars resulted in more than 13,000 fatalities each year, accounting for more than 40% of motor vehicle accidents.

San Bernardino Accident Lawyers for Victims of Multi-Vehicle Collisions

Dealing with injuries resulting from a multi-vehicle traffic collision can be difficult since they can influence many parts of one’s life, including family, career, and finances.

Victims are encouraged to seek a personal injury claim with the assistance of their attorney while the official inquiry is underway. The victim’s family can seek financial compensation for losses such as lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional anguish caused by the accident through a personal injury claim.

If you or a loved one has been wounded or tragically murdered in a traffic accident, speaking with an attorney about your legal options is critical. If someone else’s negligence caused the accident, you might be entitled to compensation. Arash Law’s experienced San Bernardino accident lawyers can explore your legal options with you for free and without commitment.

An Arash Law personal injury attorney can handle the legal issues. To book your free no-obligation fatal vehicle accident case assessment, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online.