[04-24-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash in Cajon Pass Results in Multiple Injuries

Multiple people were injured as a result of a multi-vehicle crash in Cajon Pass on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

According to authorities, the California Highway Patrol and San Bernardino County Fire officials responded to the collision shortly after 11:00 p.m. between Cleghorn Road and Highway 138.

The collision involved a semi-tractor trailer, RV, and vehicles, blocking all lanes and scattering debris across the interstate.

According to the CHP, traffic was also diverted away from the interstate.

According to one report, there was also septic spillage on the freeway.

The California Highway Patrol reported that a woman had been ejected from a vehicle and was lying in the No. 2 lane.

According to CHP, two people were taken to a trauma center, one with major injuries and the other with minor ones.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

American roads are among the most congested in the world, and congestion is a major problem. In the United States, there are 280 million vehicles on the road every day, with 227.5 million people using them on a daily basis.

Six million car accidents occur in the United States each year. Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death in the United States, taking the lives of 38,000 people each year.

An example of this is a multi-vehicle collision. Three or more vehicles are involved in a “multi-vehicle accident.” When two vehicles collide and spark a chain reaction, an accident occurs.

According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in multi-vehicle collisions involving passenger cars, more than 13,000 people were killed. These collisions account for more than 40% of all traffic accidents.

San Bernardino County Car Accident Lawyers

Multi-vehicle accidents are more complicated when there are a lot of vehicles involved. Since they have been through so much since the crash, multi-vehicle crash victims may have a hard time handling a lawsuit.

Having a personal injury lawyer on your side is a good idea if you have been injured. Lawsuits for personal injury damages include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.

An experienced car accident lawyer will thoroughly investigate all aspects of the incident. Your right to full and reasonable compensation for your losses is unaffected by who was at fault or which insurance plans were available.

Our San Bernardino County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to assist you. In the event of a car accident, you should be aware of the steps you should take, your legal rights, and where to look for an injury attorney. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation.