[01-28-2023] Stanislaus County, CA – Two People Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision near Oakdale

Authorities reported that two people were injured following a two-vehicle collision in Stanislaus County on Saturday morning, January 28, 2023.

According to the Modesto Fire Department, the crash occurred before 9:46 a.m. at the Milton Road and Highway 4 intersection, north of Oakdale.

Responders arrived at the scene to find two vehicles involved, one of which ended up off the roadway. The circumstances leading to the crash were still being investigated.

A rapid triage was executed by the firefighters, and two injured victims were transported to a hospital. The total number of people involved was unknown.

No other information was readily available.

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

At least 3,847 people were killed in automobile accidents in California in 2020, according to official data. There were 2,260 deaths due to single-vehicle accidents (or 59% of the total) and 1,587 due to accidents involving two or more cars (41% of the total). There were 1,378 people killed in cars (36%), 674 killed in pickups and SUVs (18%), 25 killed in large trucks (1%), 539 killed on motorcycles (14%), 986 killed as pedestrians (26%), and 129 killed while riding bicycles (3%).

According to a different study, accidents between two or more cars were the leading cause of traffic-related mortality in the United States (41% of all deaths in 2020). Despite representing less than half of all accidents, this category was responsible for 77% of injuries, 71% of injury collisions, and 72% of all accidents. By 2020, around 8,000 people were killed or injured as a result of angle collisions between two cars.

It’s statistically likely that if you drive in California, you will be involved in at least one vehicle accident during your lifetime. Defensive driving techniques include keeping a safe distance from the car in front of you, remaining alert at all times, and doing safety checks on your vehicle frequently.

What to Do After a Car Accident

If you or a loved one have been hurt or killed in a car accident, you should get in touch with the police as away. Don’t make any assumptions; instead, explain everything. The victim may apologize for what happened even though they had nothing to do with bringing about the misfortune. The insurance company may use this information to deny your claim.

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