[02-21-2023] Riverside County, CA – Two People Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Collision near Temecula

Two people were moderately injured and hospitalized following a multi-vehicle collision in Riverside County on Tuesday morning, February 21, 2023.

The Riverside County Fire Department reported that the three-vehicle collision occurred at about 11:00 a.m. at 38000 Mesa Road in an unincorporated area east of Temecula.

No further details on the circumstances that led to the collision, but one victim was extracted from the wreckage and airlifted via air ambulance to a hospital. Another victim was transported to a hospital via ground ambulance.

The cause of the collision and the number of people involved among the vehicles were unknown at this time.

The investigation by the authorities continued, including whether speed, alcohol, or drug played a role.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents are the main cause of both accidental deaths and hospitalizations in the United States. Meanwhile, around two million people each year are killed and ten million more are injured due to traffic accidents around the world.

Avoidable causes, including drunk driving, speeding, and not wearing a seatbelt, led to an increase in traffic fatalities in 2020, according to the National Safety Council. Before that year’s 8.3% increase, the death rate had fallen for three years in a row. As a result of automotive accidents, 39,107 people lost their lives in the United States in 2019. By 2020, there were 42,338 of them, a significant rise from the previous year.

In 2020, 3,847 people lost their lives in automobile accidents in the Golden State of California. Approximately 2,260 people were killed in single-vehicle incidents (59%), while 1,587 people lost their lives in accidents involving two or more vehicles (41%).

What to Do After a Car Accident

Don’t hesitate to call the authorities if a motorist causes a car accident. It’s crucial to be as factual as possible and to not make any assumptions when speaking with police authorities and the insurance provider. It is quite common that victims apologize for crimes they did not commit. The insurance company can use this as a reason to deny payment.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Riverside County

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car crash and you think you might have a personal injury or wrongful death case, please contact us immediately to book a free consultation with one of our highly regarded attorneys. Please get in contact with us if you require legal assistance in submitting an insurance claim.

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