[06-03-2023] Contra Costa County, CA – Six People Injured After Pursuit Led to Two-Vehicle Rollover Crash in Danville

At least five people were injured after a pursuit led to a two-vehicle rollover crash in Danville, Contra Costa County, on early Saturday morning, June 3, 2023.

The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash began at around 1:00 a.m. when a Danville police officer attempted to stop a vehicle for racing a red light at the intersection of Diablo Road and El Cerro Boulevard.

Authorities stated that the driver did not stop and instead led the officer on a pursuit along Diablo Road and Blackhawk Road in an easterly direction. At the intersection of Camino Tassajara Road and Blackhawk Road, the vehicle ran another red light, collided with another car, rolled onto its roof, and caught fire.

Officials added that five individuals were rescued from the burning vehicle. Each was transported to a hospital, and the driver sustained serious injuries. The two occupants of the second vehicle did not sustain any injuries.

The authorities provided no additional information. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Investigation Division at (925) 313-2600 or dispatch at (925) 646-2441.

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Auto accidents are the leading cause of accidental death and injury in the US. Two million people die, and ten million are injured due to automobile accidents annually.

You are not alone in this accident. Do the following:

• Stay on the scene and ensure everyone is safe. Keep calm and inspect yourself for injuries before checking on others.
• Move disabled vehicles to the side of the road if possible. To avoid further collisions, keep your emergency lights on. Wait for the police in a secure area.
• Report the accident to the police. The authorities will gather information, record it, and add it to an official record.
• Exchange names, phone numbers, and insurance information with the other driver(s) involved in the crash. Take pictures of the cars, license plates, and other pertinent information.
• Do not admit fault, even to the police. When speaking with a police officer, concentrate on the facts of what occurred.
• Immediately take yourself to the hospital or see your primary care physician. Scans and tests can detect internal injuries that do not cause symptoms.
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Reckless Accident Statistics

Every year, reckless driving causes thousands of collisions and hundreds of fatalities in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines reckless driving as “willful disregard” for other road users’ safety.

Determining the precise number of people killed or hurt each year due to careless driving is probably impossible. However, according to the AAA, 56% of all traffic accidents occurred between 2003 and 2007 due to reckless driving.

In the United States, speeding is the leading cause of fatal auto accidents. Undoubtedly, drunk driving contributes significantly to traffic congestion on American roads.