[02-23-2023] Riverside County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash in Temescal Valley Killed One, Injured Two Others

One person was killed while two others were injured, one seriously, following a two-vehicle collision in Riverside County on Thursday afternoon, February 23, 2023.

According to the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department, the fatal crash occurred at 3:45 p.m. on Temescal Canyon Road at Foster Road, south of Weirick Road in Temescal Valley.

Two vehicles were reportedly involved, and one person was declared dead at the scene. The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Bureau later identified him as 32-year-old Riverside resident Thomas C.

Two other people were injured, one of them with serious wounds. No other information on their identities and current conditions were released.

Only a few details on the deadly collision were immediately available as the circumstances leading to it are still being investigated by the California Highway Patrol.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

In the United States, automobile collisions are the leading cause of both unintentional mortality and emergency department visits. On a yearly basis, traffic accidents account for two million deaths and ten million injuries worldwide.

In 2020, preventable issues such as drunk driving, speeding, and the lack of seatbelt use increased traffic fatalities, according to the National Safety Council. Prior to that year’s 8.3% increase, the death rate had dropped for three consecutive years. There were 39,107 fatalities in the United States due to automobile accidents in 2019. By 2020, that figure had skyrocketed to 42,338.

There were 3,847 fatalities in car accidents in California in 2020. The majority (59%), 2,260, were killed in single-vehicle incidents, while just 1,587 (41%) were killed in multiple-vehicle accidents.

What to Do After a Car Accident

After a car crash, contact the police immediately. When talking with the law enforcement and the insurance company, it’s best to stick to the facts and avoid making assumptions. Many victims apologize for the accident they did not cause. The insurance company might use these as justifications for denying the claim.

A report copy can be obtained by contacting the relevant authority. We also suggest filling out the online form on our site. We will start working on your case as soon as we receive the report. It won’t cost you a thing to have one of our seasoned attorneys evaluate the validity of your insurance claim.

Car Accident Lawyers in Riverside County

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident and you think you may have a personal injury or wrongful death case, please contact us immediately to book a free consultation with one of our highly regarded attorneys. You can reach out to us if you need legal assistance with an insurance claim.

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