[04-02-2023] Sacramento County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash Left Two People Hospitalized in Antelope

A two-vehicle crash left two people hospitalized in Antelope, Sacramento County, on Sunday, April 02, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around the evening along Elverta Road.

Two people were involved, a man in his 30s driving a Mercedes and another in his 20s driving a Toyota.

The Mercedes driver ran the red light and struck the Toyota driver. Both men received severe injuries and had to be rushed to the hospital.

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

In the US, automobile accidents continue to be the leading cause of accidental fatalities and injuries. Automobiles also contribute to ten million injuries and two million fatalities worldwide each year.

A National Safety Council report states that there were 8.3 percent more traffic fatalities in the US in 2020. Over the past three years, the numbers have decreased.

There were 39,107 people killed in car accidents in the United States in 2019. Unfortunately, in 2020, that number rose to 42,338.

In 2020, there were 3,847 fatal traffic accidents in California. A total of 1,587 people died in collisions involving multiple vehicles, accounting for 41% of all fatalities. Total fatalities in accidents involving just one vehicle were around 2,260, or 59%.

In collisions involving two or more vehicles, there were 77% of all injuries, 71% of all accidents resulting in injuries, and 72% of accidents overall. Angle collisions caused about 8,000 fatalities or injuries in 2020.

What to Do After a Car Accident

Call the police immediately if you or a loved one has been hurt in a car crash. When communicating with the authorities or your insurance company, you should be as factual as possible and avoid making assumptions. The person who has been wronged may feel obligated to apologize even though they are right. The insurer may choose not to pay out on a claim depending on the victim’s behavior.

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