[04-05-2023] Orange County, CA – At Least One Severely Injured in Santa Ana Multi-Vehicle Collision

At least one person was severely injured following a multi-vehicle collision in Santa Ana on Wednesday evening, April 05, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the three-vehicle crash occurred around 6:17 p.m. on Highway 55, close to Highway 73.

The circumstances that led to the collision remain unclear and under investigation, but three unidentified vehicles were reportedly involved.

At least one victim received medical attention from emergency personnel and medics. The patient was brought to a nearby hospital with unspecified injuries and in an unknown state.

Further information about this collision was not immediately available as the investigation is still ongoing.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Avoidable car accidents are a leading cause of death and injury in the United States. Every year, automotive accidents are responsible for over ten million injuries and over two million deaths worldwide.

In 2020, the number of people killed in traffic accidents rose by 8.3 percent, according to the National Safety Council. Prior to that, the rate of decline had been three years in a row. There were 39,107 fatalities in the United States due to automobile accidents in 2019. As of the year 2020, there were 42,338 of them.

There were 3,847 fatalities due to automobile accidents in California that year in 2020. Multi-vehicle accidents accounted for approximately 41% or 1,587 fatalities of the total. The majority of the fatalities, 2,260 (59%), were caused by accidents involving only one vehicle.

Two or more vehicles were involved in 77% of injuries, 71% of collisions causing injuries, and 72% of collisions overall. In 2020, over 8,000 people were injured or killed in angle collision accidents.

What to Do After a Car Accident

When an accident involving multiple vehicles occurs, it must be reported immediately to the authorities. When dealing with law enforcement or an insurance provider, honesty and refusal to make assumptions are of the utmost importance. If the victim, found to be innocent, tries to apologize, the insurance may refuse to pay.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Orange County

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