[05-09-2022] Imperial County, CA – 89-Year-Old Man Killed, 84-Year-Old Woman Severely Injured in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 111

An unidentified 89-year-old man was killed after colliding head-on with 40-year-old Ashley C. and veering off the road into the opposite lane facing oncoming traffic on Highway 111 Monday, May 9, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred on a Monday on Highway 111 south of Heber Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The name of the driver has yet to be disclosed by the Imperial County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Division.

According to CHP, he had a passenger Elena G., 84, who suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center by REACH Air.

Raul Canizales, a Calexico firefighter and EMT, said his department was called to help Castillo get out of her car.

According to the CHP, Castillo suffered serious injuries and was flown to Desert Regional Medical Center by Mercy Air.

A car collided with Castillo shortly after the first collision. Carlos J., the driver of the third vehicle, was not injured, according to the CHP.

The main cause of the crash, according to CHP Public Information Officer Arturo Platero, was a wrong-way driver, and the drivers’ speeds were unknown.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Congestion is a major issue on American roads, which are among the most congested in the world. More than two-thirds of the country’s 280 million registered cars are driven by 227.5 million people each day.

Six million car accidents occur in the United States each year. As many as 38,000 people are killed in traffic accidents in the United States each year, making it the country’s leading cause of death.

Multi-vehicle accidents illustrate this point. A multi-vehicle collision occurs when at least three vehicles come into contact with each other. Car accidents that result in multiple collisions are known as “chain-reaction” accidents.

Over 13,000 people have been killed in multi-vehicle collisions involving passenger cars, according to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These incidents cause more than 40% of all car accidents.

Imperial County Car Accident Lawyers

Multi-vehicle accidents are more complicated when there are a lot of vehicles involved. Multi-vehicle crashes can be emotionally draining for the survivors, who may have difficulty coping.

Having a personal injury lawyer on your side is a good idea if you have been injured. In a personal injury lawsuit, damages for medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering must be paid.

Car accident lawyers have the knowledge and resources to look into the incident from all sides. A complete and reasonable settlement for your losses should be provided regardless of who was at fault or what insurance plans were available to you in your case.

Our Imperial County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to help you get the compensation you deserve. Immediately following a car accident, you should know how a lawyer can help you protect your legal rights and how to find the best personal injury lawyer for your specific case. You can schedule a free consultation with one of our skilled lawyers at (888) 488-1391.