[02-06-2022] Riverside County, CA – Five People Hurt Following a Head-On Crash at La Sierra Avenue

Five people were hurt following a head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver at La Sierra Avenue on Sunday morning, February 6, 2022.

The accident happened on the Riverside (91) Freeway at La Sierra Avenue at approximately 1:31 a.m.

Two vehicles collided head-on on the westbound lanes of the La Sierra Avenue freeway. One of the involved vehicles was reportedly traveling in the wrong direction.

Both vehicles sustained major damage following the crash. Meanwhile, several people were trapped in the wreckage and were extricated by firefighters.

Three people were critically injured in the mishap, while one person sustained moderate injuries and one sustained minor injuries. All five injured parties were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Head-On Collision Statistics

A head-on accident occurs when two cars hit head-on while going in opposite directions. These collisions can result in serious injuries or even death even at moderate speeds.

According to statistics, head-on collisions account for only 2% of all mishaps, yet they account for over 10% of driving fatalities. A wrong-way driver caused the collision on this occasion.

Every year, around 355 Americans are killed by wrong-way drivers. A fatality rate per wrong-way collision of 1.34 has been calculated using an annual average of 265 fatalities.

When traveling the wrong way, wrong-way collisions can result in serious injuries such as spinal cord injury, paralysis, or head trauma. As a result, the victim may require special care in addition to costly medical treatments, surgeries, therapies, and other injury-related care.

These collisions are caused by distracted driving, drunk driving, and driver weariness, among other things.

Riverside County Auto Accident Lawyers for Victims

Some car accident victims think they can get by just fine without the help of an auto accident lawyer. If you are one of them, make sure you know what’s at stake before accepting the insurance company’s settlement offer and signing away any further legal rights in a settlement. Always remember that the insurance company is a for-profit business.

Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that they have your best interests at heart. Car accident injury victims may need to hire an auto accident lawyer to get the insurance company to pay fairly for their damages. In a small number of cases, the auto accident lawyer will need to file a personal injury lawsuit to get the liable party to pay for the injured individual’s damages.

Before talking to the insurance company, or accepting a settlement offer, speak to the experienced Riverside County auto accident lawyers at Arash Law about your case.

Contact an experienced Riverside, California injury attorney at Arash Law for a free consultation on your case. During this free consultation, you’ll get a better idea of what your claim might be worth without having to invest any money. For a free consultation with one of our attorneys, call our toll-free number (888) 488-1391.