[01-27-2023] Madera County, CA – One Person Sent to Hospital After Yosemite Lakes Park Multi-Vehicle Crash

A person was injured and sent to the hospital following a multi-vehicle collision in Yosemite Lakes Park, Madera County, on Friday morning, January 27, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the head-on collision between three vehicles occurred along State Route 41 close to Yosemite Springs Parkway.

The cause and circumstances that led to the crash remain under investigation. The number of people involved and the extent of possible injuries are also unclear, but one person was reportedly taken to a nearby hospital via a Life Flight Helicopter.

A soft lockdown was implemented on the Minarets Campus, not because the crash was connected, but because the landing area for life flights was the Minarets High School.

The traffic was delayed on Highway 41 at Yosemite Springs Parkway as emergency personnel worked on the scene. It was reopened several hours later.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gets a report of a car accident every minute from somewhere in the United States (NHTSA). Every year, about 3,000 Californians die in car accidents.

The National Safety Council says over 110,000 people die in car accidents annually in the United States. Since 1990, 3,898 people have died and 2,710,000 have been hurt in car accidents in California. Since 2013, the death rate has gone up by an average of 23.5% per year, and experts say if the government doesn’t do enough, this trend will continue.

When three or more cars crash into each other, it is called a “multi-vehicle crash.” According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 13,000 people died in crashes with four or more cars in 2010.

What to Do After an Accident and How to Get a Police Report

After an automobile accident, calling the authorities right away is crucial. If questioned, just provide the facts as you know them without offering any interpretations. As a result of their trauma, some people who have been in accidents end up apologizing extensively even when they were not at fault. The insurance company could use this as justification to deny your claim.

Contact the nearest police station for the police report. If you want us to look into it for you, just fill out our online form. We will start investigating your claim at no upfront cost as soon as we get your report request. Once we have the necessary documentation, we will proceed with processing your claim.

Car Accident Lawyers in Madera County

If a family member dies or is seriously hurt in a car accident in California, the surviving family members are entitled to the same compensation as those who lose a loved one or get hurt in any other kind of traffic-related tragedy in the Golden State.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed and you want to file a claim for personal injury or wrongful death, please don’t hesitate to call our highly regarded legal team. You can take advantage of our free consultation service and find out how we can help you.

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