[04-21-2022] Ventura County, CA – Mother and Child Injured Following a Two-Vehicle Crash in Moorpark

At least three people were hospitalized following a major traffic collision in Moorpark on Thursday evening, April 21, 2022.

The crash transpired at approximately 5:00 p.m. on SR-118 near Balcom Canyon Road in Moorpark.

A Ford Expedition SUV and a Mazda sedan were involved in the collision. The two vehicles collided head-on for unclear reasons.

Rescue teams later arrived at the scene and found both vehicles with major front-end damage. The two vehicles had to be towed away from the scene.

At least three people were injured in the crash, including a mother and her baby. The mother and her child were airlifted to Los Robles Regional Medical Center.

Meanwhile, the third victim sustained major trauma and was rushed to Adventists Health Simi Valley Hospital.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Car accidents can happen at any time and in any place. At least one car collision occurs every sixty seconds somewhere in the United States. With hundreds of thousands of drivers on the road every day, accidents are inescapable.

In the United States, motor vehicle accidents are the biggest cause of bodily harm. Every year, almost 2 million people are wounded in car accidents. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation, 33,654 fatal automobile crashes resulted in 36,560 deaths in 2018.

In California, nearly one-tenth of all fatal car accidents occur. In 2017, there were 485,866 car accidents in California, with 3,898 persons killed and 276,823 injured. Since 2013, the number of people killed in car accidents in California has increased by 23.5 percent.

People get into car accidents for many different reasons, but here are a few of them: Getting behind the wheel while you’re texting, drinking alcohol, or while you’re overfatigued can all lead to a car accident.

Taking care of your vehicle, knowing safe driving techniques, and paying attention to the road will help you avoid accidents.

Ventura County Car Accident Lawyers

Even the most cautious and alert drivers on the road face the possibility of being involved in a collision. If you were hurt due to another driver’s carelessness, you might be entitled to financial compensation.

Victims are likely to be emotionally distraught and overwhelmed following a car accident. As a result, an experienced car accident lawyer is needed.

By contacting one of our trained Ventura County car accident attorneys at Arash Law, you are making the smartest option in legal representation. We will investigate the crash scene and any other evidence that came into play at your auto accident.

Our legal staff is committed to advocating for the best interests of our clients. We will work hard to ensure that our clients can receive the results they want and deserve.

The experienced California collision experts at Arash Law can analyze your case for free by scheduling an online consultation or calling (888) 488-1391.