[05-19-2022] Sonoma County, CA – Two People Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash West of Petaluma

Two people sustained minor injuries in a three-vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 1 west of Petaluma on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Valley Ford Road.

A Toyota Prius, a Toyota pickup, and an SUV were all involved.

Both directions of traffic were blocked following the collision

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The number of car accidents in California is rising in tandem with the state’s economy. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 3,304 people lost their lives as a result of car accidents in 2010.

Getting behind the wheel in California can be extremely dangerous. They could have done more to prevent these accidents from occurring. Over 94% of all accidents are attributed to human error.

Injuries sustained in traffic accidents can be excruciating or life-altering, depending on how severe they are. It’s easy for drivers to lose sight of how dangerous their vehicles really are when there are so many collisions.

A multi-vehicle accident occurs when three or more vehicles collide. When at least six vehicles collide head-on, you have a pileup.

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

Sonoma County Car Accident Lawyers

The prosecution of a two-car accident is simplified by the fact that there are only two parties involved. In the event of a collision involving more than one vehicle, things can get more complicated.

It’s more difficult to pin down who’s at fault in collisions involving multiple vehicles. Many people could have been hurt if more than one vehicle had collided.

You may not want to put your trust in an insurance company because of the difficulty in determining who was at fault in a multi-vehicle collision. You can’t count on getting your claim settled because insurance companies value their bottom line more than their customers.

Our Sonoma County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to aggressively defend your rights.

There are many common causes, defendants, and compensation strategies that our attorneys have experience with. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.