[04-29-2023] Merced County, CA – Five People Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Collision Along M Street

Five people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle collision along M Street, Merced County, on Saturday evening, April 29, 2023.

The Merced Fire Department reported that the collision occurred at approximately 9:10 p.m. between M Street and West 23rd Street.

Three vehicles were involved, including a truck, a Toyota Tacoma, and an unknown vehicle.

Five people were transported to a nearby hospital. The extent of their injuries and their current condition remained undisclosed to the public.

The authorities are currently conducting their investigation.

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Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents cause the most accidental deaths and injuries in the US. Additionally, car accidents yearly result in ten million injuries and two million fatalities.

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.

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