[05-22-2022] Santa Cruz County, CA – Three People Seriously Injured in Car Crash in Corralitos

According to California Highway Patrol officials, three people were seriously injured, including a child, in a crash involving a car, two trees, and a fire hydrant in the unincorporated Santa Cruz County community of Corralitos on Sunday evening, May 22, 2022.

Officers were dispatched at 5:40 p.m. to Hames Road at Hames Hollow.

A 2002 Mazda had reportedly collided with a tree, a fire hydrant, and then another tree.

According to CHP officials, water from the fire hydrant was dripping onto the Mazda, making it more difficult for emergency responders to free the three.

According to the CHP, all three were eventually flown to hospitals by air ambulance.

The crash is not thought to have been caused by alcohol or drugs.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In spite of the fact that single-vehicle crashes in California are among the deadliest in the state, many motorists are unaware of this.

A single vehicle is responsible for 62% of all fatal California car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Drivers in California must be aware of the many factors that contribute to single-vehicle accidents.

An accident involving one vehicle can be caused by a number of factors. A run-off-the-road accident occurs when a driver loses control of their vehicle while speeding or making sharp turns on a wet or slick road. Large branches and other objects may become roadside debris as a result of collisions with moving vehicles.

An accident resulting from an unexpected occurrence such as an animal jumping in front of your car is likely to limit your compensation under your insurance policy’s comprehensive coverage plan.

Santa Cruz County Car Accident Lawyers

Because of their injuries, many people injured in car accidents are unable to return to work or school. Negligent drivers can be held responsible for the death of another person, no matter what the circumstances. The family of a victim who died as a result of a negligent driver can file a wrongful death suit against the driver (or legal heirs).

Grieving and reliving one’s past experiences can be difficult for them. Victims are compelled to testify about their financial losses in open court as a result of depositions and trials. Mental health can take a serious toll during a long legal battle.

Drivers must be held accountable if they cause an accident. Accountability is critical in cases where a high death toll is the result of negligence. Wrongful death lawsuits can be a source of solace for those who have lost a loved one, but they can also be emotionally draining. Users of state highways should be happy.

Our Santa Cruz County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have won more than $750 million on behalf of their clients.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.