[03-29-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Man Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Four Vehicles Near Temecula

According to the California Highway Patrol reports, at least one man was taken to Temecula Valley Hospital with minor injuries on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

According to CHP, the crash occurred just before 1:00 p.m. near 79 South and Vail Lake Resort on Vail Oak Road.

The California Highway Patrol did not issue any citations in the collision, and it is unclear whether alcohol or drugs were a factor.

The exact circumstances of the crash are still unknown.

According to CHP Officer Russ Robertson, a white van, white truck, black Subaru Outback, and Tan Lexus collided in a chain-reaction crash, injuring at least one driver and rendering two of the cars undrivable.

A two-hour Sig Alert was issued as emergency vehicles, and tow trucks made their way to the scene through stalled traffic.

According to Roberston, the roads were reopened by 2:45 p.m.

Eastbound traffic on the 79 South remained heavy from Woodchuck Road to Vail Lake Resort.

Westbound traffic was also heavy from Crosley Truck Trail to Dripping Springs Campground.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Being involved in a car accident is extremely common in the state. In 2017, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reported 3,304 deaths due to motor vehicle accidents, according to the NHTSA. Driving in California is dangerous at any time of day or night. The vast majority of crashes, however, can be avoided. 94% of accidents are caused by human error.

Accidents involving cars can leave victims and their families devastated. Many drivers aren’t aware of the terror and devastation they can cause because car accidents are so common in our daily lives.

Some of the nearby highways that contributed to the 2,119 traffic-related injuries and deaths in Riverside in 2017 including the 91, 215, and 60.

The majority of multi-vehicle accidents have four or more vehicles involved. The chain reaction that occurs when two vehicles collide, causing them to slam into each other, is the most common cause of this type of accident. This type of accident is more likely to result in death or serious injury.

Reckless driving, speeding, drunk driving, and distracted driving are the most common culprits in these collisions.

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyer for Injured Victims

A car accident claims the lives of or severely injures hundreds of people each year in Riverside, California. Drivers, other road users, and those in charge of road safety and maintenance can virtually all avoid all of these mishaps by exercising caution.

Contact Arash Law’s car accident attorneys before speaking with your insurance company or accepting a settlement offer.

Our Riverside County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to answer any questions you may have. Our job is to tell you if and why we think you need a lawyer. Moreover, if we don’t believe you need a lawyer, we’ll let you know. Regardless of the circumstances, it is possible to make an informed decision following an accident.

An experienced Riverside accident lawyer at Arash Law can provide you with a free case evaluation. In order to learn more about the worth of your claim, you won’t have to pay a dime for this free consultation. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or email us to set up an appointment.