[03-28-2023] San Diego County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Collision in Fallbrook Left At Least One Person Hospitalized

One person was hospitalized after a multi-vehicle collision in Fallbrook, San Diego County, Tuesday evening, March 28, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred around 6:35 p.m. close to Canonita Drive and Old Highway 395.

Three vehicles were reportedly involved, but only two people were disclosed as of the moment.

A baby was said to have been inside one of the vehicles, while another victim sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital.

The authorities have not released any further information.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents cause the majority of preventable deaths and injuries in the US. Every year, traffic-related incidents result in more than ten million injuries and two million fatalities worldwide.

According to the National Safety Council, fatal car accidents in the US increased by 8.3% in 2020 compared to 2019. Over the three years prior to 2020, this number decreased steadily.

In the United States, there were 39,107 fatal auto accidents in 2019. In 2020, this number rose to 42,338.

In 2020, 3,847 people died in car accidents in California. In collisions involving two or more cars, a total of 1,587 people (or 41%) died. Up to 2,260 fatalities, or 59% of the total, were found to be the result of collisions involving only one car.

Two or more vehicles were involved in 77% of injury cases, 71% of accidents that caused injuries, and 72% of accidents overall. In 2020, angle crashes resulted in more than 8000 fatalities or injuries.

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