[03-03-2022] Orange County, CA – One Killed, Three Others Hurt After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Los Alamitos

One unidentified person was killed, while three others were injured following a multi-vehicle collision in Los Alamitos on Thursday evening, March 3, 2022.

The deadly collision happened at approximately 6:15 p.m. at Katella Avenue and Los Alamitos Boulevard.

Eight vehicles were involved in the collision. How the collision occurred and why it happened have not been established.

One man was killed in the crash along with his yellow Labrador Retriever. Two people were trapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated by emergency personnel. They were immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment.

An injured third party declined medical treatment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the collision is currently underway. Local authorities will determine the factors and the liability in the crash.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Car accidents are a constant threat in California’s fast-paced economy. According to the NHTSA, a total of 3,304 people were killed in car accidents last year. It is dangerous to drive anywhere in California. On the other hand, accidents may be avoided in most cases. 94% of all accidents result from a mistake made by a human being.

Southern California’s Orange County is located in the Los Angeles metro area. With a population of 3,010,232 in 2010, it was the third-most populous county in the state. Its population exceeds that of twenty-one states combined. As the county seat, Santa Ana is one of the county’s most populous cities, Anaheim and Irvine.

In 2017, there were 31004 accidents in Orange County, California, resulting in 21,646 injuries and 188 fatalities. That works out to 84 collisions a day in the county if you’re keeping track.

It’s called a multi-vehicle collision when three or more vehicles are involved. A “chain-reaction crash” is one of the most typical causes. A multi-party accident may be challenging to manage due to the sheer number of people involved.

Every fourth road fatality is caused by multiple vehicle collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). More than 13,000 people are killed in these accidents every year (NHTSA).

Orange County Car Accident Lawyers for Victims

If you’ve recently been in a car accident in Orange County, you may be thinking if you need a lawyer. There is no one-size-fits-all response to this. There are several variables to consider while determining whether or not you should file a claim for damages.

If your insurance policy doesn’t cover all of your damages, an attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve. This is a regular occurrence in multi-vehicle accidents because several victims attempt to claim on the same insurance policy.

The Orange County car accident lawyers from Arash Law are here to help you through this tough time. The insurance provider should not be your sole point of contact. So that you can concentrate on getting better, our attorneys will handle this for you.

Many accident victims are afraid to call an Orange County accident lawyer because they cannot afford to hire a lawyer to defend them. You can leave your checkbook at home when you come to Arash Law. Our ‘No Win, No Fee promise is available to all our clients.

We understand that a lack of financial resources will prevent you from receiving the compensation you are entitled to. As a result, we assume all of the financial responsibility. You owe us nothing in the absence of a settlement or court award. You can get a free consultation by calling us at (888) 488-1391.