[05-17-2022] Solano County, CA – Six People Hurt Following a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Fairfield

Six people were hurt following a traffic crash involving multiple vehicles in Fairfield on Tuesday morning, May 17, 2022.

The collision happened on the eastbound lanes of Highway 12 at the Chadbourne Road onramp at around 11:39 a.m.

Five sedans and a pickup truck collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established.

At least six people were hurt following the mishap. The identities of the injured parties and their identities have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The highways in the United States are among the most congested in the world. The United States has 280 million cars, and 227.5 million people drive them regularly.

Auto accidents are one of the most common causes of injury in California. Many accidents occur on our congested roadways in big metropolitan areas every day (such as San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and the greater Bay Area). An auto collision could involve a passenger vehicle or a large commercial truck.

Every year, around six million car accidents occur in the United States. Over 38,000 people are killed in car accidents in the United States, making it the leading cause of death.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 6,296,000 traffic accidents in 2015. (NHTSA). Approximately 4,474,000 collisions involving two or more vehicles, with 1,822,000 involving only one vehicle.

To best protect oneself in a multi-car pileup, gently apply the brakes to slow down and maneuver into a bush or a railing rather than another vehicle. And most importantly, stay vigilant.

Solano County Collision Lawyers

Investigating a multi-vehicle accident can be difficult. Multiple drivers could have caused the crash. The car that started the chain reaction that led to your collision may not have even been one you had direct contact with. Depending on the number of vehicles involved, there may be numerous accident reports and hundreds of witnesses who disagree on what happened and when it happened.

Following a multi-vehicle accident, you should also contact an attorney as soon as possible. If the accident were caused by someone else, the individual’s insurance company would likely make a settlement offer.

You can maximize your compensation and ensure that you receive all of the money you need to cover your damages and move on with your life with the help of Arash Law’s Solano County collision attorneys.

Call (888) 488-1391 right away to set up a free consultation with one of our Auto Accident Attorneys. The law allows you to seek full and fair compensation from a negligent party for all losses incurred due to any type of automobile accident.