[01-27-2022] San Diego County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Collision in Mission Valley Injures Four People

At least four people were hurt after a multi-vehicle crash in Mission Valley on Thursday afternoon, January 27, 2022.

The accident occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 8 near Mission Center Road.

A cement truck was initially overturned on the roadway, triggering a collision involving multiple vehicles.

Three people were rushed to UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest, while one other person was taken to Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla.

The identities of the injured parties and their condition has not been disclosed. Information about the crash is limited at the moment.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

There are many fatal car accidents in California. There is no denying that California’s population has grown significantly in the last decade. Car use is rising, and more people are traveling by car to their destinations.

According to the OTS (Office of Traffic Safety), a total of 3,563 people lost their lives in car accidents in California last year. Thousands of people are grieving and dealing with new losses due to the deadly accidents in California.

San Diego has also experienced a significant rise in traffic accident cases. In 2016, there were 21,534 car accidents in San Diego County, increasing 5 percent from the prior year.

In this case, multiple vehicles are involved. In multi-vehicle accidents, there are three or more vehicles involved. As a result, they often end up with higher victim liability payouts since more insurance companies, including commercial vehicle insurers with high liability coverage, are involved.

San Diego County Car Accident Attorneys for Victims

Some injury victims choose to handle their personal injury claims without the help of an attorney. While it is certainly your right to do so, you should know the risks involved. Injury victims without lawyers consistently get lower settlements than those represented by lawyers.

Cases involving more than two vehicles are more complicated than those involving only two cars. As a result of the stress and anguish they’ve experienced since the accident, victims may find it challenging to deal with a multi-vehicle crash lawsuit.

It’s highly recommended that you consult with an experienced San Diego car accident attorney from Arash Law if you’ve been injured. If they are found liable in a personal injury lawsuit, the negligent party will pay medical bills, lost wages, emotional damage, and pain and suffering.

Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation car accident case review.