[03-09-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Person Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Big Rig on 215 Freeway

At least one person was injured in a crash involving three other vehicles, which caused a tractor-trailer to overturn and block all southbound lanes on Interstate 215 in Riverside on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 10:00 a.m. on southbound I-215, near University Avenue.

The agency stated that the big rig crossed the center line and collided with an Audi and two SUVs, though the circumstances surrounding the collision were not immediately clear.

Within minutes, Riverside Fire Department crews arrived at the scene and discovered one motorist with unspecified injuries.

All lanes were blocked because of the traffic jam, prompting a Sigalert. According to reports from the scene, CHP officers were able to open the slow lane by 10:30 a.m., but the other three southbound lanes remained closed.

There are no other details available. The crash remains under investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Getting into a car accident is very likely in California. The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) recorded 3,304 fatal car accidents in California in 2017. Any time of day or night, driving anywhere in California is dangerous. However, the vast majority of crashes can be prevented. Human error is to blame for 94% of all accidents.

Victims and their families can be left devastated when a car is involved in an accident. Due to the prevalence of car accidents in our daily lives, many motorists are unaware of the terror and devastation that they can cause.

The 91, 215, and 60 are just a few of the nearby highways that contributed to the 2,119 traffic-related injuries and deaths that occurred in Riverside in 2017.

Multi-vehicle accidents frequently involve four or more vehicles. This type of accident is usually caused by a “chain reaction” that occurs when two vehicles collide, causing them to crash into other cars. A fatality or serious injury is more likely to occur in this type of accident.

The most common causes of these accidents are reckless driving, speeding, drunk driving, and distracted driving.

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyer for Traffic Crash Victims

It’s not uncommon for hundreds of people in Riverside, California, to be seriously injured or lose a loved one in a car accident every year. Almost all of these accidents can be avoided if drivers, other road users, and those in charge of roadway safety and maintenance exercise caution.

Consult with Arash Law’s car accident attorneys before speaking with your insurer or accepting a settlement offer.

Our Riverside County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to answer your inquiries. We will tell you if we think you need a lawyer and why if we think you don’t. Also, if we don’t think you need a lawyer, we’ll tell you so. It is possible to make an informed decision following an injury accident in either case.

You can get a free case evaluation from an experienced Riverside accident lawyer at Arash Law. You won’t have to spend a penny on this free consultation to learn more about the value of your claim. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 or via email to arrange a free consultation.