[04-16-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – One Person Hurt After a Three-Vehicle Crash in Santa Maria

One person was injured after a traffic collision involving a food truck in Santa Maria on Friday afternoon, April 16, 2022.

The collision happened at approximately 1:25 p.m. near Highway 166 and Black Road in Santa Maria.

A Honda sedan and a Chevrolet taco truck collided head-on for unclear reasons. A Ford was also involved in the collision. The Ford sustained major damage in the mishap.

At least one person was injured in the mishap and was immediately treated by paramedics. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

A multi-vehicle pileup occurs when three or more vehicles are involved in the same collision. Depending on the circumstances, these collisions can cause numerous injuries and possibly multiple wrongful deaths.

When weather conditions such as fog, rain, or snow reduce road visibility, multi-vehicle incidents are more likely to occur. As a result, drivers must be extra cautious and vigilant. Drivers may be unaware of how dangerous the roadways are.

A chain reaction is another type of multi-vehicle crash that occurs when one car is forced into oncoming traffic following a collision, such as one car rear-ending another, forcing it into the car in front of it, etc.

According to a recent NHTSA study, more than 13,000 persons perished in multi-vehicle incidents involving passenger vehicles each year, accounting for more than 40% of all motor vehicle fatalities.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatalities in multi-vehicle accidents climbed by 11.2 percent in 2015.

Collision Lawyers for Victims in Santa Barbara County

Multi-vehicle accidents are among the most fatal and devastating types of accidents for drivers. Victims of these incidents can rarely walk away from them without their lives being irreversibly impacted, typically for the worse.

Due to the complexity of such incidents, multi-vehicle collisions can swiftly escalate into significant legal claims. It is common for multiple insurance companies and policies to be involved and multiple injured parties.

If another person were at fault for the accident, the individual’s insurance company would likely make a settlement offer. These offers, however, are rarely large enough to cover all of your losses. In many cases, the insurance company offers a lower amount on purpose in the hopes that the victim will not want to deal with a lengthy legal battle and simply settle.

Fortunately, with the assistance of an experienced Santa Barbara County collision attorney, you can maximize your compensation and ensure that you receive all of the funds you require to cover your damages and move on with your life.

To schedule your free no-obligation car accident case review, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online.