[02-13-2023] Glenn County, CA – One Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Collision Along State Route 45

A multi-vehicle collision injured one person in Glenn County on Monday, February 13, 2023.

According to reports, the crash occurred near State Route 45 and Ord Ferry Road.

Authorities received calls and discovered that a Ford driver was heading northbound when they attempted to turn east onto Old Ferry Road and collided with a Jeep driver.

The initial collision caused the Jeep to collide with another vehicle.

Due to the impact, paramedics transported the Ford driver to Enloe for treatment of his injuries.

Officials believed that drugs and alcohol played no role in the crash.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

In 2020, over 5.2 million police-reported car accidents occurred in the United States, according to the NHTSA. In such crashes, 30% (1.6 million) were injured, while less than 1% (35,766) were killed.

The fatality rate rose to 1.34 deaths per 100 million cars traveled in 2020 due to a 6.8 percent increase between 2019 and 2020. Between 2019 and 2020, the injury rate fell by 6.0 percent, to 79 people injured per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 2020.

Drivers (67%), passengers (24%), motorcyclists (4%), pedestrians (3%), and pedal cyclists (2%) were the most common victims of traffic accidents.

A multiple-vehicle accident occurs when three or more vehicles collide. An accident may result in the wreckage of up to six cars becoming entangled.

Multi-vehicle accidents, unlike traffic accidents, usually result in fatalities, serious injuries, and property damage. Those nearby may be injured if you lose control or have poor situational awareness. Such collisions are more likely to occur in most cases.

Obtaining a Police Report After an Accident

You can obtain a copy of the accident’s police report by contacting the neighborhood police department where the accident occurred. The police department can provide you with all the information you need to obtain a copy of your report. Our firm can provide a copy of your report if you are still waiting for one from the police department. This can be accomplished by completing our online form.

Once we receive your request for a report copy, we will initiate the claims process on your behalf without charging you anything upfront. At every stage of this process, we will work with you to ensure that we have all the evidence and data necessary to support your claim.

Car Accident Lawyers in Glenn County

Accident victims may be entitled to compensation if a negligent driver causes the accident. Liability insurance is mandated in California, as in most other states.

A car accident victim may be entitled to financial compensation for damages (such as medical expenses, unpaid bills, and lost wages) and emotional and physical suffering.

You can count on our Glenn County car accident lawyers at Arash Law, headed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., who have been handling these claims for several years. As a result of our efforts, our clients have been awarded more than $500 million in compensation.

Our firm offers free case evaluations and consultations to auto accident victims. The needs of our clients are our top priority, and we make sure they are fairly compensated for their losses.

You can schedule a free legal consultation by calling (888) 488-1391 or through the “Do I Have A Case?” form on our website.