[04-02-2023] Butte County, CA – Two People Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Collision in Chico

A two-vehicle collision sent two people to a hospital in Chico on Sunday afternoon, April 02, 2023.

two-vehicle collision sent two people to a hospital in ChicoAccording to the Chico Police Department, the crash happened around 3:00 p.m. along West 8th Street and Ivy Street.

One car was traveling when another vehicle struck it, forcing it to crash on a pole.

One vehicle had six people inside, while the other one had four people. Several victims sustained minor injuries, but only two were hospitalized.

No drugs nor alcohol were reported to have been a factor in the crash.

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Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents still cause the majority of accidental fatalities and injuries in the US. Additionally, ten million injuries and two million fatalities worldwide are caused by automobiles each year.

According to a National Safety Council report, traffic fatalities in the US increased by 8.3% in 2020. The numbers have fallen over the last three years.

In 2019, there were 39,107 fatal car accidents in the United States. Unfortunately, that number increased to 42,338 in 2020.

California experienced 3,847 fatal traffic collisions in 2020. A total of 1,587 fatalities, or 41% of all fatalities, were caused by collisions involving multiple vehicles. Around 2,260 people, or 59%, died overall in collisions involving only one car.

Two-vehicle accidents accounted for 77% of all injuries, 71% of all accidents with injuries, and 72% of all accidents. In 2020, angle collisions were responsible for about 8,000 deaths or injuries.

What to Do After a Car Accident

Call the police immediately if you or a loved one has been hurt in a car crash. You should be as factual as possible and avoid making assumptions when communicating with the police or your insurance company. Even if they are correct, the person who feels wronged may feel compelled to apologize. The insurance company may decide not to pay out depending on the claimant’s actions.

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