[04-07-2022] Riverside County, CA – Five People Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Five Vehicles Near Central Avenue

Five people were injured, one of whom was seriously injured in a five-vehicle crash on Interstate 215 in Riverside on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 10:35 a.m. in the northbound I-215, just north of Central Avenue, in the No. 1 and No. 2 lanes.

According to the agency, a box truck, pickup truck, and three sedans were all impacted, though the circumstances were not immediately clear.

Because of the wreck, the HOV, fast lane, and No. 2 lane were completely blocked, and a SigAlert was issued at 10:50 a.m. due to the resulting traffic jam.

According to officials at the scene, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department crews arrived in 15 minutes.

They discovered one victim with major injuries, one with moderate injuries, and three with minor injuries.

According to the fire department, paramedics evaluated the three people with minor injuries, but they declined to be taken to a hospital for further treatment.

The other two individuals were taken to a medical facility.

The northbound side of I-215 remained partially closed as of 11:10 a.m., with traffic crammed into two lanes heading toward downtown Riverside.

By noon, the CHP was expected to begin reopening lanes.

The cause of the chain failure remains under investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the United States, the roads are among the most congested in the world. In the United States, there are 280 million registered cars, and 227.5 million people drive them every day.

Six million or more car accidents occur in the United States each year. Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death in the United States, taking the lives of more than 38,000 people each year.

A multi-vehicle collision is an example of this. The term “multi-vehicle collision” refers to a collision involving three or more vehicles. “chain-reaction” accidents occur when two vehicles collide, causing another to collide with them.

According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 13,000 people were killed in multi-vehicle crashes involving passenger cars. More than 40% of all car accidents involve one of these vehicles.

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyer

Accidents involving three or more vehicles are more difficult to resolve than those involving two vehicles. Many people find it difficult to deal with a multi-vehicle crash case because of their emotional distress following it.

Personal injury lawyers can help you if you’ve been harmed. If a negligent party is found to be responsible in a personal injury lawsuit, they must pay for medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.

As an experienced car accident lawyer, I will examine the collision from all angles. Your full and reasonable compensation for your losses is guaranteed, no matter who is at fault or what insurance plans are available.

Our Riverside County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are standing by to assist you. We are prepared to aggressively defend your rights and win your case. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to set up a free consultation with one of our attorneys.