[04-21-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Died After Multi-Vehicle Collision in Lancaster

One person died after a multi-vehicle collision in Lancaster on Friday morning, April 21, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision happened around 7:00 a.m. along State Route 138, south of State Route 18.

A man was reportedly killed, but his identity or the number of people involved in the collision was not yet provided.

As the authorities began their investigations, the area was closed off to the public.

Reliable Lancaster Car Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident, you can visit us for a free consultation. Please contact us right away if you find yourself in need of legal counsel. If you have questions about your legal options or want to speak with a lawyer about your rights, please call us at your earliest convenience.

Our reliable Lancaster car accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., have the recognition and vast experience to advocate for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $750 million as of yet.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or complete the “Do I Have a Case?” form on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.

What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents can happen at any time and place. This means that we must always be ready for whatever comes. People who have been in car accidents know how crucial it is to be ready for anything. You can protect yourself from harm now that you know what to look out for.

If you have questions, call us. We invite you to contact us at (888) 488-1391. After a major accident, more people will need assistance. The following steps that you or the relatives of the victim can take are as follows:

• Get some perspective and relax.
• Look for a safe and secure place.
• Dial 9-1-1 and give details, but never take responsibility.
• Get in touch with your insurer and let them know what’s going on.
• Contact the insurance company’s claims adjuster. However, you should only sign something after consulting a lawyer.
• If you or a family member have been injured in an automobile accident, please call our law firm.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

In the United States, automobile accidents account for the greatest number of accidental deaths and injuries. Furthermore, automobile accidents cause ten million injuries and two million deaths yearly.

The National Safety Council reported that in 2020, there were 8.3 percent more fatal traffic accidents in the United States. This happened after a three-year decline. Car accidents claimed 39,107 lives in 2019. The following year saw 42,338 fatalities.

Additionally, 3,847 people died in car accidents in California in 2020. Nearly half of all fatalities (1.587 or 41% of all crashes) involved multiple vehicles. Single-vehicle collisions caused the majority (59%) of fatalities.