[04-07-2022] Butte County, CA – One Person Hurt After a Multi-Vehicle Collision in Chico

One unidentified person was hurt following a major multi-vehicle traffic collision in Chico on Thursday afternoon, April 7, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 3:52 p.m. on the northbound lanes of Highway 99, just east of the 20th Street offramp in Chico.

A pickup truck crashed into a sedan in the fast lane. The pickup truck collided with another pickup while the sedan hit a third pickup truck.

The sedan driver sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment.

No other injuries were reported. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. It’s unclear whether intoxication was a factor in the accident.

An active investigation of the accident is currently underway.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

When more than three vehicles are involved in a traffic accident, it is called a multi-vehicle collision. A “pileup” collision occurs when six or more automobiles collide.

A multi-vehicle accident is more likely if there is a lot of fog, rain, or snow on the road. As a result, drivers must be especially cautious and alert. Many individuals are unaware of how dangerous the roadways are while they drive.

According to a recent NHTSA research, more than 13,000 persons perished in multi-vehicle disasters involving passenger automobiles, which account for more than 40% of all motor vehicle accidents each year.

A multi-vehicle collision usually starts with an unexpected movement caused by the first vehicle. This is typically caused by driver error. Even if the driver of the initial vehicle is not at fault, other drivers engaged in the incident may have committed mistakes when reacting (or failing to react) to the circumstance.

Many people involved in multi-car accidents don’t have much time to avoid colliding with cars ahead of them. Because they are afraid, most drivers veer out of their lane, hit the brakes, and crash. Vehicles that attempt to avoid a collision by veering into oncoming traffic frequently generate a larger chain reaction for additional cars to pile up.

Collision Lawyers for Residents in Butte County

Multi-vehicle traffic collisions are complicated, and deciding who is responsible can be challenging. A comprehensive investigation of the accident is required to guarantee that all people responsible are held accountable.

Victims of multi-car accidents may be able to submit multiple claims and get compensation from multiple parties if more than one driver is found to be at fault for the collision.

Arash Law’s Butte County collision lawyer will act immediately to obtain and preserve the essential evidence, collaborate with specialists to reconstruct the accident so that the facts are apparent and use their skills to present your case properly.

We understand the emotional and financial toll that an injury can impose. As a result, we offer free injury consultations. What you’ve been through is important, and we’re here to listen. You are deserving of the greatest representation. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a no-obligation consultation to see if we can help you.