[03-19-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – Four Killed, One Injured After Multi-Car Collision on 71 Freeway

A multi-vehicle collision killed four people and injured one another in Chino Hills early Sunday night, March 18, 2023.

The deadly crash reportedly occurred around 2:30 a.m. on the 71 Freeway near the Central Avenue exits.

Authorities received several calls to report a driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes. Minutes later, a crash occurred involving four to five vehicles.

Responders attempted to rescue several people trapped inside a burning vehicle but could not do so due to the intense flames.

The first officer tried to rescue several people trapped inside a burning white sedan, but the intense flames forced them to back away.

Four people were later pronounced dead inside the vehicle. Another person was taken to a nearby hospital in an unknown condition.

The southbound lanes of the 71 Freeway were closed during the investigation.

The CHP has not revealed which vehicle was driving in the wrong direction or given any names.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

According to the NHTSA, 5.2 million car accidents occurred in the United States in 2020. In these crashes, only 1% (35,766) resulted in fatalities, but more than 30% resulted in injuries.

Between 2019 and 2020, fatal crashes increased by 6.8%, and the fatality rate increased to 1.34 per 100 million vehicle miles. Compared to 2019, injury rates per 100 million vehicle miles traveled decreased by 6% in 2020.

Car accidents result in 67% of fatalities and severe injuries among drivers, 4% for motorcyclists, 3% for pedestrians, and 2% for pedal cyclists.

Multi-vehicle collisions occur when three or more vehicles collide for various reasons. The wreckage from an accident can entangle up to six cars.

In contrast to traffic accidents, multi-vehicle collisions often result in fatalities and serious injuries. Your actions can harm those around you if you lose control or become unaware of your surroundings. Most often, these types of mishaps happen.

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