[04-19-2022] Fresno County, CA – Three People Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash at West Ashlan Avenue and North Parkway Drive

Three people were injured in a three-car collision with a rollover in Fresno west of Highway 99 on Tuesday afternoon, April 19, 2022.

The collision occurred at 12:20 p.m. alongside southbound Highway 99 at West Ashlan Avenue and North Parkway Drive.

A Toyota Camry heading west on Ashlan ran a red light and collided with a Kia Spectra and a Honda Civic, according to Fresno police spokesperson Felipe Uribe.

According to Uribe, one person from the Camry and two people from the Spectra were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

While the collision was being investigated, westbound traffic was rerouted onto Parkway.

According to Uribe, there is no evidence of a DUI or alcohol use, and no charges are pending.

The road was cleared just before 1:30 p.m.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the United States, the roads are among the most congested in the world. People in the United States drive approximately 280 million registered automobiles on a daily basis.

Six million or more car accidents occur each year in the United States. Road traffic accidents kill more than 38,000 people each year in the United States, making it the country’s leading cause of death.

A multi-vehicle collision is one such instance. A “multi-vehicle collision” occurs when three or more vehicles collide. Three separate collisions occur in a “chain-reaction” accident when at least two vehicles collide with each other.

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.

Fresno County Car Accident Lawyers

The more vehicles involved, the more difficult it is to resolve a multi-vehicle accident. 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. Personal injury lawsuits seek compensation for damages such as medical bills, lost wages, mental anguish, and physical suffering.

Every aspect of the collision will be scrutinized by a skilled car accident lawyer. Your full and reasonable compensation for your losses is guaranteed, no matter who is at fault or what insurance plans are available.

Our Fresno County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are standing by to assist you. An attorney can help you protect your legal rights and find the right personal injury lawyer after a car accident. Knowing what to do next after a car accident is critical. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to set up a free consultation with a member of our legal team.