[05-31-2022] Orange County, CA – Elderly Man Killed in a Deadly Huntington Beach Traffic Crash

An unidentified 82-year-old man was killed following a deadly traffic collision in Huntington Beach on Tuesday afternoon, May 31, 2022.

The fatal collision transpired at approximately 12:30 p.m. in Huntington Beach on PCH near Goldenwest Street.

The 82-year-old man driving a southbound Toyota on the PCH when he drove across the raised center median for unclear reasons and veered into the northbound side when he collided with an oncoming Volkswagen.

Unfortunately, the elderly man was killed in the mishap. The Volkswagen driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway. Anyone that can provide additional helpful information about the accident are asked to call contact Investigator D. Demetre at (714) 536-5670.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

If you get in a car accident, you’re more likely to get hurt. People are killed and hurt in traffic accidents about 36,000 times a year, and about 1.9 million people are injured/.

Car accidents occur for a variety of reasons. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these accidents are usually caused by another driver’s negligence or irresponsibility. In 2018, there were numerous fatal accidents caused by speeding.

In 2011, California had 2,628 fatal crashes, resulting in 2,835 fatalities. There were 159,115 accidents that resulted in injuries, resulting in 225,602 injured people.

Accidents accounted for about 5% of all fatalities and more than 6% of all injuries in Orange County. Anaheim had the greatest number of vehicle accident injuries and fatalities when cities were ranked, followed by Santa Ana.

Annually, 18,000 people were injured or killed in car accidents in Orange County from 2008 to 2013. The majority of accidents are caused by negligent driving, which includes distracted driving, driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and reckless driving.

Car accidents are caused primarily by drunk drivers, distracted drivers, speeders, and people who disregard all traffic laws.

Many personal injury and wrongful death claims in California are the result of car accidents. While many of these collisions have similar factors, each one has unique details that should be thoroughly investigated by an experienced auto accident law firm to ensure the injured person’s complete financial recovery.

Orange County Car Accident Lawyers

If a loved one was killed in a car accident, you should contact an experienced fatal car accident attorney as soon as possible. The driver’s insurance company will conduct an investigation as soon as possible. They take their claims seriously. You should take yours seriously as well.

Handling a wrongful death claim for a fatal car accident on your own is difficult, especially if you lack expert legal knowledge. It would be fantastic if you and your family could work with a deadly vehicle accident lawyer.

Car accidents can occur for a number of reasons. Many of them involve the careless or irresponsible driving of another driver. Following a tragic vehicle accident, an experienced fatal car accident lawyer can serve as your legal advisor and valued advocate.

Our Orange County fatal car accident attorneys at Arash Law can handle your legal concerns. To schedule your free, no-obligation fatal vehicle accident case evaluation, call Arash Law immediately at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online.