[04-08-2022] San Mateo County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Crystal Springs Reservoir

According to the California Highway Patrol, a man was killed in a head-on collision on Highway 92 near Crystal Springs Reservoir on Friday afternoon, April 8, 2022.

The collision was reported just before 4:30 p.m. west of Interstate 280.

According to the CHP, a red 2017 Honda Accord was eastbound on Highway 92 when it veered into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a gray 2002 BMW.

The BMW driver, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the Honda driver, a woman in her 20s, was taken to Stanford Health Care with major injuries.

The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office will disclose the man’s identity once confirmed and his next of kin has been notified.

According to the CHP, it’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the fatal crash.

Highway 92 was closed for an investigation from Interstate 280 to Skyline Boulevard.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The most common cause of death and serious injury in the United States is a car accident. Every year, about 200,000 people are killed or injured in car accidents.

In the United States, a car accident occurs approximately once every sixty seconds. Using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,300 people were killed in car accidents in California in 2013.

According to the National Safety Council, a whopping 11% of all fatalities are the result of car crashes. In 2019, more than 276 thousand people were injured, and 3,898 people lost their lives as a result of traffic collisions in California. Car accident injuries have increased by 23.5 percent since 2013.

Drivers who are intoxicated or texting while behind the wheel are just some of the factors that can lead to traffic accidents.

San Mateo County Car Accident Lawyers

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