[01-24-2022] Humboldt County, CA – One Person Killed in a Deadly Eureka Multi-Vehicle Crash

A 49-year-old man identified as Dwayne F. was killed following a deadly multi-vehicle crash in Eureka on Monday night, January 24, 2022.

The deadly multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Samoa Bridge in Eureka at approximately 9:00 p.m.

A southbound 2000 Lexus was traveling on State Route 255 near Startare Drive when it collided head-on with an oncoming northbound 2020 Jeep.

After the initial collision, a southbound 2008 Ford then crashed into the stopped vehicles. The Ford driver sustained minor injuries in the mishap.

Unfortunately, the 49-year-old Lexus driver was killed in the collision. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Additional information about the crash is unavailable at the moment. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Witnesses that can provide more information about the mishap are asked to contact the California Highway Patrol at 707-822-5981.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

In California, motor vehicle accidents are one of the top causes of unintentional injury deaths. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2017, there were 3,304 fatal car accidents in California. In California, on average, 48 over 100,000 persons died due to their injuries in 2018.

With so many vehicles sharing the road, traffic congestion, bottlenecks, and (most importantly) car accidents – both fatal and severe injury accidents – will occur.

A multi-vehicle collision occurs when three or more vehicles crash on the road. A “chain reaction frequently triggers this type of traffic 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. Drunk driving, speeding, and inattentive driving are significant causes of multi-vehicle crashes.

Fatal Car Accident Lawyers for Victims in Humboldt County

People of any age might be killed in car accidents. They often obey the rules, wear seat belts, and drive cautiously for their safety. Many people in California still get into car accidents regularly.

A car accident that results in the death of a loved one can be emotionally and financially devastating for the surviving family members. No matter what occurred to your loved one in a car accident, a lawyer for wrongful death cases can guide you through the legal process.

Arash Law’s Humboldt County fatal car accident attorneys can help you if you have lost a loved one in a multi-vehicle crash. When circumstances get tough, their familiarity with driving laws will come in helpful. Fighting insurance companies is another way we’ll make sure you collect your money.

Just dial (888) 398-4017 to get in touch with our legal firm and speak to one of our automobile accident attorneys.