[01-26-2023] Sacramento County, CA – Multi-Car Collision on Interstate 5 Killed At Least One Person

At least one person was struck and killed after a multi-vehicle collision in Sacramento on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

According to authorities, the fatal crash occurred at night on Interstate 5’s southbound lanes near J Street.

Reports indicated that three vehicles collided, and two cars were severely damaged.

It is unclear if anyone else was hurt and taken to the hospital.

Investigations on the collision are ongoing.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

In 2020, there were more than 5.2 million car accidents in the United States, according to the NHTSA. Less than 1% of these collisions (35,766) resulted in fatalities, whereas 30% (1.6 million) resulted in injuries.

According to trends, fatal crashes climbed by 6.8% between 2019 and 2020, raising the mortality rate to 1.34 deaths per 100 million cars driven. The injury rate fell 6.0 percent between 2019 and 2020 to 79 injuries per 100 million vehicle miles in 2020.

Sixty-seven percent of traffic accident victims were drivers, followed by 24% of passengers, 4% of motorcycle riders, 3% of pedestrians, and 2% of pedal cyclists.

A multiple-vehicle collision occurs when three or more vehicles collide due to various factors. Following an accident, up to six cars could become trapped in the wreckage.

Multi-vehicle collisions, unlike car accidents, frequently result in fatalities, serious injuries, and property damage. Those around you can be injured if you lose control or have poor situational awareness. Such accidents are more likely in general.

Car Accident Lawyers in Sacramento

Car accident victims in California have the right to pursue financial compensation for their injuries to pay for medical costs, lost earnings, etc. You should consider filing one if you or a loved one has been injured.

One of our skilled attorneys will go over the precautions you should follow and the risks to avoid to ensure you receive the best settlement possible.

Our Sacramento car accident lawyers are distinguished for their experience and knowledge in representing accident victims. Through our efforts, our clients have received compensation of $500 million.

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