According to the Lake California Fire Company 2, a vehicle crashed into a home in Lake California Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
The crash occurred on the 19800 block of Lake California Drive at about 10:20 p.m.
When the authorities arrived, they discovered a vehicle in a house that had been severely damaged.
Both the homeowner and the driver were found with minor injuries.
The driver was taken to the hospital with his injuries.
The power was turned off in the house to prevent a fire, and the vehicle’s battery was disconnected.
It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
According to firefighters, the home is uninhabitable, and The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Reckless Driving Accident Statistics
Drivers who drive aggressively or carelessly put other people’s lives in danger unnecessarily endanger them. Innocent people should not have to suffer due to someone else’s reckless driving. Drivers who behave in this manner should be held accountable for the damages and injuries they cause.
Aggressive driving is a major cause of traffic accidents in the United States, contributing to road rage and a huge number of deadly highway incidents each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Aggressive driving occurs when “an individual commits a series of moving traffic violations to risk other persons or property.”
While aggressive driving is difficult to quantify, a 2009 study by the American Automobile Association found that aggressive driving was a factor in 56% of fatal crashes from 2003 to 2007. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatal Accident Reporting System, excessive speed is the most common factor.
Reckless driving is classified as a serious traffic ticket or an extreme driving crime in California. The terms reckless driving, careless driving, and incorrect driving are frequently used interchangeably. Whatever you call it, it dramatically raises the chance of major car accidents.
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,623 people died in traffic accidents in California in 2016, over 1,000 higher than in 2010. (2,720). There were 1,059 deaths caused by drunk driving, while 1,056 deaths were caused by speeding.
Lake County Car Accident Lawyers
Most car accident cases use the legal theory of negligence. However, in the case of reckless driving, your California reckless driving accident attorney will work to prove that the other driver was at fault by establishing intentional conduct or “negligence per se.” Intentional conduct is voluntary, with an increased chance of the certainty of the consequences, such as driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Since negligence per se involves violating California law, and reckless driving is a vehicle code violation, another driver, passenger, or pedestrian injured might establish liability in negligence per se. Either way, having a successful claim requires the skills and experience of a dedicated California reckless driving accident lawyer.
At Arash Law, we’ve seen the consequences of car accidents first-hand and want nothing more than drivers to prevent accidents. Instead, we help those struck by reckless drivers receive compensation for their damages or the passing of their loved ones.
Our Lake County car accident lawyers provide voices for those who might not otherwise have the chance to speak. Call (888) 488-1391 to schedule your free consultation.