[02-09-2023] Humboldt County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Collision in Myrtletown Results in Possible Injuries

Authorities reported a four-vehicle collision that resulted in possible injuries in the census-designated place of Myrtletown in Humboldt County on Thursday afternoon, February 09, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol and Eureka Police Department, the multi-vehicle crash occurred at about 2:00 p.m. at the Harrison Avenue and Buhne Street intersection.

Four vehicles were said to have been involved. A white Toyota Tacoma and Honda Civic were both damaged on the front and rear ends. The two other cars were not identified. The total number of people involved and the extent of possible injuries remain under further investigation.

The Humboldt Bay Fire Department was called to the scene to clean up some fluid that leek from two cars.

The crash caused traffic delays, and motorists were advised to avoid the area for the clearing-up operation.

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

The number of fatal car accidents in California in 2020 was reported to be 3,847. There were 2,260 fatalities in single-vehicle accidents (or 59%) and 1,587 deaths in collisions with multiple cars (41%). In terms of vehicle type, 1,378 people died in automobiles (36% of all deaths), 674 people died in pickups and SUVs (18%), 25 people died in heavy trucks (1%), 539 people died on motorbikes (14%), 986 people died as pedestrians (26%), and 129 people died while riding bicycles (3%).

Two- or more-vehicle accidents accounted for 41% of road fatalities in the United States in 2020, according to another research. Multi-vehicle crashes were responsible for the large majority of injuries (77%) and wrecks that resulted in injuries (71%), as well as accidents (72%), but making up less than half of all incidents. Eight thousand persons were killed or injured in 2020 as a result of multi-vehicle angle collisions.

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