[02-23-2022] Mendocino County, CA – Two People Hurt After a Two-Vehicle Collision in Willits

At least two people were injured following a fiery two-vehicle collision in Willits on Wednesday night, February 23, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 6:00 p.m. along Highway 101, near Black Bart Drive in Willits.

Two unspecified vehicles collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. One of the vehicles caught fire following the collision.

One person was trapped inside one of the vehicles and was extricated by emergency personnel. The trapped person sustained major injuries in the mishap.

The second victim was found walking by medical personnel. Both victims were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

The most common cause of death and serious injury in the United States is motor vehicle collisions. Automobile accidents cause injury or death to about two million people each year. In only California, over 200,000 people are hurt every year.

Car accidents happen to people worldwide, which is a sad fact. Car accidents are all too common in California, the country’s third-largest state. Minor injuries and property damage can result from car accidents when a single person makes a simple mistake.
Traffic in the state of California is notoriously heavy and congested. With so many vehicles on the road, there will undoubtedly be traffic jams, bottlenecks, and (most importantly) car accidents, including fatalities and serious injuries.

Eleven percent of all traffic-related deaths occur in California. In 2017 alone, approximately 3,898 people were killed because of car accidents. Since 2013, the number of people who died in automobile accidents has increased by 23.5%.

A car accident can happen for several different reasons. Distracted driving, drunk driving, and driver fatigue are the three most common causes of car accidents in the United States.

Collision Lawyers for Victims in Mendocino County

Have you lost a loved one in a car accident? Speak with one of Arash Law’s caring Mendocino County collision attorneys right away.

Attorneys can be a compassionate legal guide for victims’ families in this difficult time. They can also talk with insurance companies on your behalf and handle all the complicated paperwork.

It is important to file a wrongful death claim as soon as possible as this could pay for the high medical bills and other expenses incurred as a result of the incident. It can also assist people who have lost loved ones in the accident and have lost their income.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to speak with a member of our legal team and schedule a free consultation. You don’t have to pay us anything unless we successfully settle or litigate your case.