[05-31-2023] Contra Costa County, CA – 4 People Injured Following Three-Vehicle Collision in Brentwood

Four people were injured after a three-vehicle collision at Byron Highway in Brentwood on Wednesday evening, May 31, 2023.

According to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, the incident occurred on Byron Highway near Orwood around 8:44 p.m.

Engine 99 firefighters were first at the scene and found two people trapped in their vehicle, one with a head injury and another unconscious but with a pulse. Two other people sustained minor injuries and were medically cleared.

Two medical helicopters were requested to transport the two victims, but only one patient was allowed to fly. The second patient was transported by ground by medics at the scene.

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What To Do After A Car Accident

Automobile collisions can be traumatizing and distressing. Physical injuries may be accompanied by psychological and financial damage. In the aftermath of a car accident, it is important to know what to do in order to maintain your safety, preserve your legal rights, and recover from your injuries. An overview of what to do following a car accident will be provided here:

• Examine for injuries: Check yourself and others for injuries first. Dial 911 if you require medical assistance.
• If feasible, move your vehicle to a secure location, such as the road shoulder.
• Contact the management: Notify law enforcement or the state highway patrol of the accident.
• Provide the other involved drivers with your insurance and contact information.
• Photograph the accident scene, including any damaged vehicles and injured parties.
• Collect witness information: Obtain the contact information of any accident witnesses.
• Notify your insurance company: Notify your insurance company immediately of the accident.
• You should consider contacting an experienced California car accident attorney if you have been injured or your property has been damaged.

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Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Auto accidents are the leading cause of accidental death and injury in the United States. Annually, automobile accidents result in ten million injuries and two million fatalities.

In 2020, fatal traffic accidents increased by 8.3 percent in the United States, according to the National Safety Council. This event occurred after a three-year decline. The number of people killed in automobile accidents in 2019 was 39,107. There were 42,338 fatalities the following year.

Additionally, 3,847 people died in California automobile accidents in 2020. Multiple vehicles were involved in 41% of fatal accidents (1,587 deaths, or 41% of all fatalities). 59% of fatalities were caused by incidents involving a single vehicle.