[02-20-2022] Santa Cruz County, CA – 8 People Hurt After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Watsonville

Several people were hurt following a major multi-vehicle traffic collision in Watsonville on Sunday afternoon, February 20, 2022.

According to the initial reports from the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened at around 4:15 p.m. near Holohan Road in Watsonville.

An eastbound 2021 Porsche Cayenne was initially traveling on Highway 152 when it veered into the westbound lanes and collided head-on with an oncoming 2006 Chevy Silverado.

The Chevy then crashed into a 2016 Mazda CX5 following the initial collision. At least eight people were injured in the mishap.

Six people were transported to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, while two others were rushed to Watsonville Community Hospital. They sustained moderate to major injuries.

The cause of the crash has not been established. An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

A multi-vehicle accident is simply a collision involving a large number of vehicles. When six or more cars are involved, this type of traffic incident is referred to as a “pile-up.”

Multi-vehicle accidents are more likely to occur when weather conditions such as fog, rain, or snow decrease road visibility. As a result, drivers must use extreme caution and vigilance. Drivers may be unaware of how hazardous the road conditions are.

According to a recent NHTSA research, over 13,000 individuals die each year in multi-vehicle events involving passenger vehicles, accounting for more than 40% of all motor vehicle fatalities.

In many multi-car accidents, drivers may not have much time to avoid colliding with automobiles in front of them. Most panicked drivers hit the brakes too late, drifting into other lanes and skidding.

Collision Lawyers for Victims in Santa Cruz County

Car accidents are always terrifying and stressful. It’s difficult to know what to do, especially if you’ve never been in an accident. Many accident victims are simply attempting to obtain the necessary medical care. Insurance companies are aware of this, and they may attempt to take advantage of your misunderstanding to drive you into a rapid settlement.

Cases involving more than two automobiles are more difficult to resolve than simply two vehicles. Victims may find it difficult to deal with a multi-vehicle crash lawsuit due to the stress and sorrow they’ve felt after the accident.

Insurance firms are well-versed in paying as little as possible on personal injury claims. They spend a lot of money training their claims adjusters to deny as many claims as possible while accepting lowball settlement offers on the claims they can’t refute. These major corporations also hire a slew of defense lawyers to defend their erroneous decisions.

Arash Law’s Santa Cruz County collision attorney will look into the accident from every perspective available. As a result, regardless of who is at blame or what insurance plans are available, you will be entitled to full and reasonable reimbursement for your losses. For a free consultation about your case, call our personal injury team at (888) 488-1391 immediately.