[05-31-2023] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Died, Multiple More Injured Following Single-Vehicle Crash Along San Juan Road

One person died, and multiple more were injured following a single-vehicle crash along San Juan Road, Sacramento County, on Wednesday evening, May 31, 2023.

According to the Sacramento Fire Department, the fatal crash happened around 8:16 p.m. in the 900 block of San Juan Road near Northgate Boulevard.

Initial reports indicate that a car occupied by two adults and nine children between three and eight years of age crashed into a tree.

One adult died, while the rest suffered critical injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital.

The authorities closed San Juan Road between Binghamton Drive and Bridgeford Drive while investigations continued.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Although it is impossible to predict when a car accident will happen, everyone can be prepared for it. An accident recovery checklist should be kept in your vehicle’s glove box. It can provide instructions on what to do, what to avoid, and how to defend your rights. You can follow these guidelines:

• Keep calm and avoid admitting fault. Stay where you are to ensure nobody gets hurt. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Unless the accident was minor, there were no injuries, and there was no property damage, call the police. The police can interview witnesses, gather proof, and compile a report about the incident.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Record every detail of the incident, including the weather, road conditions, and any injuries you sustained.
• Do not admit fault to the police. Give the police officer your honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. See a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report it to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Speak to insurance adjusters. You can contact a claims adjuster, but remember to give them the necessary information. If you haven’t consulted a lawyer first, you shouldn’t accept a settlement offer or agree to a recorded statement from an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from a renowned California car accident lawyer.

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Fatal Single-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Auto accidents are the leading cause of preventable injuries and fatalities in the US. Every year, traffic accidents result in two million fatalities and ten million injuries.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities increased by 8.3% in the United States in 2020. Over the past three years, these figures have steadily declined.

In the US in 2019, there were 39,107 fatal traffic accidents. In 2020, this number rose to a record-breaking 42,338.

In California that year, 3,847 people died in traffic accidents. A total of 1,587 people, or about 41% of all fatalities, were killed in multi-vehicle accidents. About 2,260 people, or 59% of all fatalities, were involved in single-vehicle collisions.

At least two vehicles were involved in 72% of collisions overall, 71% of collisions with injuries, and 77% of collisions with injuries. Angle-collision accidents claimed or injured 8,000 people in 2020.