[05-19-2022] San Joaquin County, CA – Long Pursuit Ended in Multi-Vehicle Crash Injuring Two People in Stockton

According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, a 24-mile vehicle pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle crash injuring two people in Stockton Thursday, May 19, 2022.

The crash occurred before 4:00 p.m. in the rural eastern area of San Joaquin County back to east Stockton.

Deputies were investigating a commercial burglary on North Jack Tone Road in San Joaquin County’s easter region around 3:45 p.m. when they noticed a vehicle trespassing on the property.

The driver was driving a Chevy pickup truck when deputies noticed him making a quick u-turn on private property.

When deputies initiated a traffic stop, the pickup driver refused to yield, leading to a lengthy chase.

Deputies pursued the suspect for 24 miles through rural eastern San Joaquin County before returning to Stockton. The driver then drove onto railroad tracks near Roosevelt Street, damaging the pickup truck’s wheels.

The suspect fled but was apprehended by deputies. Scott H., 48, of Stockton, was arrested and taken into custody without incident.

Hernandez is accused of causing two car accidents during the chase. Neither driver was seriously injured.

Witnesses also reported seeing Hernandez throw a bag containing 30 grams of methamphetamine out his window while driving. The bag was eventually found.

Hernandez was arrested on multiple felonies related to the chase and drugs and a felony warrant with no bail for vehicle theft, firearms, and drug charges.

Statistics on Multi-Vehicle Collisions

In the United States, many people are injured in car accidents. Every year, approximately two million people are injured in car accidents.

Many of these disasters have occurred in California, and many have occurred there. Every year, approximately 200,000 people in California are injured in car accidents.

Thousands of people die in car accidents in the United States every year. Hundreds of thousands of people have been injured. In 2015, nearly 30 people were killed in car accidents.

According to data compiled by makesroadsafe.org, there were 21,534 car accidents in San Diego County in 2016. This represents a 5% increase over the previous year’s total.

When three or more vehicles collide, the term “multi-vehicle pileup” is used. Depending on the circumstances, these accidents can injure or even kill multiple people.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 3 million accidents occur in the United States. Over 33,000 people have died, and another 2 million have been injured in these accidents.

While avoiding a multi-vehicle collision is difficult, staying calm and vigilant during an accident is critical. Do not panic or make sudden movements if you are involved in a multi-vehicle collision; instead, call local authorities and wait for assistance.

San Joaquin County Car Accident Lawyers

Your legal rights are on the line when you are injured in an accident. Any comments you make to the other driver or bystanders could be used against you later in your personal injury case.

This is why it is critical to seek legal advice as soon as possible after leaving the accident scene and consulting with a doctor. An attorney will advise you on the best way to protect your right to compensation while processing your claim.

When you hire a San Joaquin County car accident lawyer, they will help you protect your rights.

If you have been injured, you should seek the advice of an experienced San Joaquin car accident lawyer at Arash Law. If they are found guilty in a personal injury lawsuit, the negligent party must pay medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.

To schedule your free, no-obligation car accident case evaluation, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online.