[05-06-2022] San Francisco County, CA – Four People Injured Following Car Crash Near Sutro Baths

According to the fire department, four people were injured when a car went over a cliff near Sutro Baths in San Francisco early Friday morning, May 6, 2022.

The crash happened at 2:42 a.m. on the 800 block of Point Lobos Avenue.

The firefighters had to rescue four people from the car, all of whom were injured.

According to fire officials, two of the victims were critically injured. The others appeared to be in good health.

According to photos released by the San Francisco Fire Department, the vehicle is a dark-colored four-door sedan.

It’s unclear how fast the car was going when it crashed into the cliff, but fire officials say it went down about 30-40 yards before stopping.

There were no other injuries reported, and it was unclear whether the crash was caused by drugs or alcohol.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Some of California’s most dangerous types of car accidents are single-vehicle collisions, but many drivers are unaware of this fact.

Sixty-two percent of all fatal car accidents in California involve only one vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Since California has the most single-vehicle accidents, drivers need to be aware of the various factors at play.

A single-vehicle collision can be caused by a wide range of factors. On wet, slippery roads, a run-off-the-road collision occurs when the driver loses control of their vehicle while speeding or making sharp turns. It is possible to find debris on the road, such as a large branch or an object that fell from the back of a truck.

An accident resulting from a deer jumping in front of your car is likely to limit your compensation under your insurance policy’s comprehensive coverage plan, even if the deer was not your or another driver’s fault.

San Francisco County Car Accident Lawyers

Because of their injuries, many people involved in car accidents are unable to return to work or school. When someone dies as a result of the negligence of another driver, that person is still held accountable for their actions. The surviving family members of the victim can file wrongful death lawsuits against the driver who was negligent and, as a result, caused the victim’s death (or legal heirs).

This process is extremely difficult for them to go through. Victims must testify about their losses in front of strangers in depositions and trials. One’s mental health can take a significant toll on one’s ability to get a case settled, which can take months or even years.

It is critical to hold negligent drivers accountable if they cause an accident. Accountability is critical in cases where negligence results in an excessive death toll. For grieving families, wrongful death lawsuits can be emotionally challenging but can also provide a sense of closure. This is good news for everyone who travels on the state’s highways.

Our experienced San Francisco County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of combined experience and have recovered more than $500 million for our clients in California. All over California, our clients come to us, from San Francisco to Riverside to San Jose to San Diego to Sacramento. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our skilled attorneys.