[05-26-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Fiery Multi-Vehicle Crash in Long Beach Results in at Least One Death

One person was killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash involving a big rig killed in Long Beach on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Officers from the California Highway Patrol were dispatched at 3:02 a.m. to the North Long Beach Boulevard off-ramp and the southbound Long Beach (710) Freeway.

According to CHP Officer Patrick Kimball, the officials discovered three vehicles in the freeway’s middle lanes, including a white Toyota Tundra and a white sedan.

After colliding with the big rig, one of the vehicles caught fire, and one person was possibly trapped inside one of the vehicles.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

All lanes of the freeway were closed due to the collision for several hours.

The cause of the crash, according to Kimball, remains under investigation.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Congestion is a major problem on the world’s most congested roads, the ones in the United States. In the United States, there are 280 million registered vehicles, and 227.5 million people drive them every day.

Car accidents injure or kill at least six million people annually across the country. There are more than 38,000 people killed by car accidents in the United States every year.

A multi-vehicle collision is a good example of this. A multi-vehicle accident occurs when three or more vehicles collide. When two vehicles collide in a chain-reaction accident, it sets off another collision.

According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 13,000 people were killed in multi-vehicle collisions involving passenger cars. These incidents are responsible for the majority of car accidents.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

In a multi-vehicle accident, the more vehicles involved, the more difficult it is to resolve. Stress and sorrow can be overwhelming for survivors of a multi-vehicle crash.

Call a personal injury lawyer immediately if you’ve been hurt. Wrongful death and other personal injury cases require compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress.

An experienced car accident lawyer will look into the accident from all sides to ensure everything is in order. Regardless of who is at fault or what insurance plans are available, you are entitled to full and reasonable compensation for your losses.

Our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to fight for the compensation you are entitled to receive. Right after a car accident, you should know what your legal rights are and where to look for the best personal injury lawyer for your particular situation. Call (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.