[02-01-2023] Santa Barbara County, CA – Four People Injured After Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 154

Four people were injured following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County on Wednesday evening, February 01, 2023.

According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the five-vehicle collision occurred at 7:41 p.m. along Highway 154 just west of the Cold Springs Bridge in the Santa Ynez Valley.

The circumstances leading to the crash are still being investigated by the California Highway Patrol, but five vehicles were reportedly involved, and two men and two women were moderately injured.

All four injured victims were transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital by two AMR ambulances. No further details on their identity and current condition were released.

The collision caused delays in the area as responders cleared the wreckage. No other information was readily available.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration receives a report of a car accident in the United States every minute (NHTSA). California’s highways are deadly, killing an estimated 3,000 people annually in traffic-related accidents.

According to the National Safety Council, more than 110,000 Americans lose their lives in automotive accidents each year. Since 1990, there have been 3,898 fatalities and 2,711,000 injuries attributed to automobile accidents in California. Since 2013, the death rate has risen by an average of 23.5% each year, and experts warn that this upward trend will only accelerate if the government does not take appropriate action to address it.

When three or more cars collide with each other, it is called a “multi-vehicle crash.” According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2010, more than 13,000 lives were lost in collisions involving four or more cars.

What to Do After a Multi-Vehicle Accident

Contact the police right away if you or a loved one has been hurt in a multi-vehicle accident. Keep your thoughts and assumptions to yourself and don’t share them with the cops. Focus on the actual events. Some people involved in accidents may feel they need to apologize, even though they were completely blameless. The insurance company may use this information against you in the event of a claim.

Contact the police department with jurisdiction over the area where the event took place and ask for a copy of their report. If you’d like us to submit a request for you, please fill out the form on our site. As soon as we have this data, we can begin processing your claim. Don’t wait to get in touch with us if you want a free, no-obligation assessment of your case’s viability.

Car Accident Lawyers in Santa Barbara County

Those who have suffered injuries in a car crash in California are eligible for financial compensation. In the event that you or a loved one has been wounded or killed and you wish to pursue a claim for personal injury or wrongful death, please do not hesitate to contact our highly regarded legal team. Take advantage of our free initial consultation service to find out how we can help you.

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