[02-06-2023] Glenn County, CA – One Person Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 162

Authorities reported that one person was injured and hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 162 in Glenn County on Monday morning, February 06, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash between two cars occurred at about 8:00 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 162 and County Road V, west of Willows.

One of the vehicles reportedly made a left turn onto County Road V just moments before the crash. The exact cause and circumstances leading to it are still being investigated.

One person was injured and transported via air ambulance to a nearby hospital. It remains unclear how many people got involved and the extent of possible injuries.

The crash resulted in the closure of the highway for roughly 45 minutes before being reopened.

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

According to research, 3,847 people lost their lives in automobile accidents in California in 2020. There were 2,260 deaths in single-vehicle accidents (59%) and 1,587 in multiple-vehicle incidents (41%). 1,378 died in cars (36%), 674 died in pickups and SUVs (18%), 25 died in heavy trucks (1%), 539 died on motorcycles (14%), 986 died as pedestrians (26%), and 129 died on bicycles (3%).

According to another study, in 2020, collisions between two or more vehicles accounted for 41% of all traffic fatalities in the United States. Multiple-vehicle accidents accounted for only about half of all wrecks, but they were responsible for 77% of injuries, 71% of injury crashes, and 72% of all accidents. Over eight thousand people were killed or wounded in angle-collision car accidents in 2020.

What to Do After a Car Accident

Major injuries or fatalities may have occurred in a car accident. Thus, it is crucial that the proper authorities be alerted as quickly as possible. Answering a question with a statement rather than an assumption is highly suggested. Victims may feel required to express sorrow and apologize, even though they had nothing to do with the incident. Insurance providers can use this information against you if you ever make a claim.

You can get a copy of the police report without any hassle if you ask the police department handling the incident. However, we’ll request the report on your behalf if you fill out the form on our website. As soon as we acquire the necessary details, we can start working on your claim. Contact us so that we may investigate the strength of your claim.

Car Accident Lawyers in Glenn County

Contact our legal firm today to schedule your free initial consultation with one of our well-respected attorneys if you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident and you believe you may have a case for personal injury or wrongful death. Please get in touch with our attorneys without delay if you need help filing an insurance claim.

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