[01-29-2022] San Diego County, CA – Injuries Reported Following a Wrong-Way Crash in Linda Vista

Several injuries were reported following a multi-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver in Linda Vista on Saturday morning, January 29, 2022.

According to the initial reports from the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on SR 163 near Friars Road.

A dark-colored sedan was heading southbound in the northbound lanes of I-15 and later drove through SR 163, still heading the wrong way.

Later, it collided with several oncoming vehicles near Friars Road and Linda Vista. It’sIt’s unclear why the driver was driving in the wrong direction. At least four vehicles were involved in the collision.

One of the involved vehicles overturned and sustained serious damage. Several injuries were reported after the crash. The number of injured parties and their identities have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the crash. They suspect that DUI may have been a factor in the collision.

Wrong-Way Collision Statistics

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s most recent data study, there were 2,008 deaths from wrong-way driving crashes on divided highways between 2015 and 2018, an average of 500 deaths per year. From 2010 to 2014, there were 375 deaths each year, an increase of 34%.

Wrong-way collisions account for about 1% of all California highway collisions, yet their consequences can be severe. Wrong-way collisions can cause serious harm, if not death. Every year, an average of 37 Californians are killed in wrong-way collisions.

Drivers who ignore traffic laws and signals, such as red lights, stop signs, or yield signs, cause head-on collisions at junctions.

According to the AAA Foundation’sFoundation’s research, the chances of being a wrong-way motorist rose with alcohol impairment, age, and driving alone.

A drunk driver was involved in six out of ten wrong-way collisions. Those with blood alcohol concentrations above the legal limit of 0.08 g/dl* were considerably more likely to be wrong-way drivers in the same crashes than non-alcohol-impaired drivers.

San Diego Car Accident Lawyers for Victims of Wrong-Way Crashes

Wrong-way collisions can cause serious injuries such as spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and head trauma. As a result, the injured party may require particular attention in addition to costly medical treatments, surgeries, therapies, and other injury-related care.

It is better to have an attorney manage your personal injury claim while waiting for the official investigation results. The guilty party will be obligated by law to compensate the victim financially for medical bills, lost wages, emotional damage, and pain and suffering.

Your legal rights are jeopardized the moment you are hurt in an accident. Any comments you make to the other driver or spectators could be used against you later in your personal injury case.

This is why it is essential to immediately seek legal advice from an experienced San Diego County car accident lawyer as soon as you can. A lawyer will advise you on the best way to protect your right to compensation while your claim is pending.

The accident lawyers from Arash Law will work to preserve your rights. They know how to negotiate fair settlement offers with insurance companies. They also know how to fight for your rights in court if necessary. For a free consultation with one of our attorneys, call our toll-free number (888) 488-1391.