[05-17-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Hospitalized Following Multi-Vehicle Crash in Newhall

One person was reportedly injured after a chase ended in a four-vehicle crash in Newhall on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

The crash occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. at Walnut and 9th Streets.

At least four vehicles were involved in the crash, and one of the passengers was taken away on a stretcher.

According to Los Angeles County Fire Department Dispatcher Valderan, it was first reported to the L.A. County Fire Department.

According to Sgt Mike Marino, sheriff’s deputies were pursuing a four-door Kia after it was suspected that the vehicle was a stolen car.

According to Marino, the stolen vehicle collided with three other vehicles on Walnut before the suspect fled on foot.

A Hispanic man wearing a Dallas Cowboys football jersey was described as the suspect.

According to sheriff’s radio dispatch traffic, the containment order was canceled shortly after it was issued because deputies had identified the suspect.

The other occupant of the vehicle was taken to the hospital, and it appeared at the scene that one GMC pickup truck and two other sedans had been hit in addition to the Kia.

According to Marino, the suspect was still on the loose as of the publication of this story.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

As the state’s economy grows, so too does the number of car accidents in California. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 3,304 people lost their lives in car accidents in 2010. In California, driving is extremely dangerous. When these accidents occurred, the drivers could have done more to avoid them. Human error is thought to be responsible for 94% of all accidents.

Traffic accidents can be excruciatingly painful or profoundly life-altering, depending on the severity of the victim’s injuries. Because of the high number of collisions, it’s easy for drivers to lose sight of how hazardous their vehicles really are.

If there are three or more vehicles involved in a crash, it is a multi-car accident. A pile-up occurs when six or more vehicles collide head-on.

According to a recent study by the NHTSA, more than 13,000 people were killed in multiple-vehicle crashes in 2010.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

Because there are only two parties involved in a two-car accident, it is much easier to prosecute the case. Things can get more complicated when there are multiple vehicles involved in an accident.

In multi-vehicle accidents, determining who is at fault becomes more difficult. More than one vehicle colliding could have resulted in many injuries.

Because of the difficulty of determining fault in a multi-vehicle collision, you may not want to put your trust in an insurance company. For insurance companies, profit is more important than customer satisfaction, so there is no guarantee that you will receive your claim settlement.

Our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to aggressively represent victims of car accidents.

Our lawyers are well-versed in the most common causes, defendants, and compensation strategies for the victims’ injuries. You can reach us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our skilled lawyers.