[04-30-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Hurt After a Car Crash in Carmichael

One unidentified person was hurt following a two-vehicle crash in Carmicheal on Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 2:49 p.m. on Fair Oaks Boulevard and Wedgewood Avenue in Carmichael.

A red Toyota Prius and a white Honda sedan collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. One of the vehicles then crashed into a power pole following the accident.

At least one person was injured in the mishap. Additional information about the crash is unavailable at the moment.

An active investigation of the collision is currently underway.

Car Accident Statistics

Accidents can occur at any time and in any location. Every sixty seconds, at least one car collision occurs somewhere in the United States. Accidents are inescapable, with hundreds of thousands of drivers every day.

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of bodily harm in the United States. Every year, almost 2 million individuals are injured in car accidents. According to the United States Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 33,654 fatal car crashes occurred in 2018, resulting in 36,560 deaths.

Sacramento, CA, has approximately 480,000 people, so it’s no surprise that hundreds of car accidents occur there every year. Many people never recover from these mishaps. Others will suffer from chronic pain or be permanently disabled for the rest of their life.

In Sacramento County, there were 118,576 motor vehicle incidents between 2010 and 2016. Around 883 persons were killed, and 72,282 were injured in these collisions.

In 2019, there were 3,751 injuries and fatal road accidents reported in Sacramento, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

Paying attention to the road, being competent behind the wheel, and properly maintaining your vehicle can help you avoid accidents.

Sacramento County Accident Lawyers

The aftermath of an automobile accident may be a very stressful event, leaving injury victims with significant financial and physical obligations. These incidents can result in severe injuries that are more than just pain and suffering; they can also put you out of work for an extended time and leave you with large medical expenses that you may not be able to afford.

If an accident occurs, speak with an attorney to identify the best line of action. In a contentious matter, a good attorney can also assist you.

Whether you need to seek compensation from an insurance company or directly from the parties who injured you on the road, our Sacramento County accident lawyers at Arash Law will be able to analyze all of the facts in your case properly and, if necessary, file a compelling claim that truly speaks to the gravity of your injuries.

Call (888) 488-1391 immediately to schedule your free consultation. The sooner you get an expert lawyer, the better your legal rights will be safeguarded.