[05-19-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on 215 Freeway

One person was killed in a traffic collision on the 215 Freeway on the north end of Riverside on Thursday morning, May 19, 2022.

The California Highway Patrol said the crash occurred around 5:00 a.m. north of Columbia Avenue.

The fatal collision reportedly involved several vehicles.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

For personal injury cases in America, car accidents are the most common. Over two million people are injured in car accidents each year. Over 200,000 of them live in California, which has the highest concentration.

With a population of around 2,000,000, Riverside County ranks as California’s fourth most populous county. In addition, it’s one of the most dangerous places to drive around.

In Riverside, California, alone, 2,119 people were injured and killed in 2017 due to car accidents. Most collisions happen on local streets like Jurupa Avenue and Wells Avenue and interstate highways like the 91, 215, and 60.

The most common causes of these collisions are drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, and failing to adhere to any traffic laws at all.

Almost 80% of all traffic collisions are caused by distracted driving, and these tragedies are only made worse by this fact.

Do the following to avoid being involved in a multi-vehicle collision: If you want to slow down, steer into a shrub or a railing instead of another car and gently apply the brakes. Be on the lookout for anyone who may be wandering around the area after a previous accident. Stay in your vehicle after a collision, even if you feel fine.

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyers

With the help of an experienced car accident lawyer from Arash Law, you can file a wrongful death claim and recover damages for the losses caused by the accident.

Wrongful death compensation will be sought from the responsible party to cover the victim’s medical expenses, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship.

Medical bills, funeral expenses, pain and suffering of the deceased, and the loss of companionship are all covered by a wrongful death claim if the person or company responsible is found to be at fault, according to the law.

Our Riverside County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to assist you at any time. We’ve assembled an excellent team of attorneys and other resources in order to help you win your case. Visit us at one of our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, or San Diego. You can contact us at (888) 488-1391 to arrange a free legal consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.