[02-21-2023] Humboldt County, CA – Solo-Car Crash near Willow Creek Trapped Two People

Two people were extricated after being trapped in a solo vehicle crash in Humboldt County on Tuesday morning, February 21, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the car crash occurred at about 8:15 a.m. along State Route 96 north of Willow Creek.

The circumstances that led to the crash are still unknown, but CHP stated it may have involved a Franz Bakery truck off the roadway. Two people were reportedly trapped and needed extrication.

Two ambulances and responders from the Willow Creek Fire arrived to the scene and found one of the patients unconscious and with a head injury. An air ambulance was requested to rendezvous at Berry Summit, but it was later canceled since the summit was fogged in.

As the investigation continued, no further details on the crash and the patients’ current state were immediately available.

Single-Vehicle Accident Statistics

The majority of accidental deaths and hospitalizations in the United States are caused by motor vehicle incidents. Meanwhile, annual traffic-related fatalities are estimated at two million worldwide, with ten million additional injuries.

The National Safety Council reported that in 2020, more lives were lost in traffic accidents due to preventable causes like speeding, drunk driving, and not wearing a seat belt. Prior to that year’s 8.3% increase, the death rate had decreased for three consecutive years. In 2019, there were 39,107 people killed in car accidents across the United States. By the year 2020, the count had risen to 42,338.

In 2020, 3,847 persons lost their lives in automobile accidents in California. 59% of all fatalities (2,260) were caused by single-vehicle accidents, while roughly 41% were caused by incidents involving more than one vehicle (1,587 total).

What to Do After a Car Accident

In the aftermath of an automobile crash, it is essential to report the incident to the relevant authorities immediately. It’s important to avoid making any assumptions and stick to the facts while speaking with the police or the insurance company. Even when they are completely blameless, victims frequently feel obligated to express regret. The insurance company might cite your behavior as grounds for rejecting your claim.

Contact the relevant authority and ask for a copy of the report. Our online contact form is another option. We will begin working on your case as soon as we receive the report. One of our seasoned attorneys will analyze your insurance claim at no cost and in complete confidence.

Car Accident Lawyers in Humboldt County

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