[06-03-2022] Imperial County, CA – Naval Special Warfare Sailor Dead, Four Others Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash in Niland

A sailor from the Naval Special Warfare community died, and four others were injured in a single-vehicle crash Near Camp Billy Machen Friday, June 3, 2022.

The crash occurred at approximately 10:00 a.m. local time after the sailors concluded training at Camp Billy Machen in Niland.

According to the Navy news release, the deceased Sailor was pronounced dead on the scene and transported to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Four more Sailors were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

According to the Navy, two of the four sailors are in critical condition, while the other two are in stable condition.

The sailors were all assigned to Naval Special Warfare units based on the West Coast.

The names of the injured sailors were not released, and the name of the deceased Sailor will not be released until 24 hours after the next-of-kin has been notified.

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

There were no other details available.

Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Single-vehicle collisions are among California’s most dangerous car accidents, but many drivers are unaware of this.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), single-vehicle accidents account for 62 percent of all fatal car accidents in California. Due to the high number of single-vehicle accidents in California, drivers must be aware of the various factors.

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Imperial County Car Accident Lawyers

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