[04-17-2022] San Luis Obispo County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Broad Street

According to the city, one person was killed in a two-vehicle car accident in San Luis Obispo early Sunday morning, April 17, 2022.

The police and firefighters both responded just before noon to reports of a two-vehicle car accident near the 3900 block of Broad Street.

The responding officers took an unconscious driver to the hospital, but they died as a result of their injuries.
The name of the deceased has been withheld until the next of kin has been notified.

The occupant of the second vehicle was assessed and released at the scene.

Although the investigation is still ongoing, the city has stated that drugs or alcohol are not believed to have played a role in the crash.

The person who died was not wearing a seatbelt which contributed to the severity of their injuries.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

An accident with a car is by far the most common cause of death and injury in the United States. Every year, car accidents injure over two million people in the United States.

In the United States, a car accident occurs every 60 seconds or so. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3,300 people were killed in car accidents in California last year.

Car crashes are to blame for 11% of all fatalities, according to data provided by the National Safety Council (NSC). According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, 3,898 people were killed in traffic accidents in the state last year. Car accidents have resulted in a 23.5% increase in the number of people injured since 2013.

Potholes, debris, poor lighting, and driver error, such as texting or drinking and driving, can all contribute to a car accident.

San Luis Obispo County Car Accident Lawyers

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