[06-04-2023] San Benito County, CA – 2 Teenage Girls Injured After Solo-Vehicle Crash with Tree South of Tres Pinos

Two teenagers were injured after losing control of their vehicle and crashing into a tree, coming to rest on its roof just south of Tres Pinos, San Benito County, on Sunday morning, June 4, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the incident occurred on northbound Highway 25 at around 9:25 a.m.

According to CHP officer Alfredo U., a 15-year-old Kingsburg resident was driving her Kia Soul at high speeds when she lost control, went off-road, and hit a tree.

Her passenger, a 16-year-old also from Kingsburg, was ejected from the Kia on collision. The vehicle’s engine was also ejected.

The passenger sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported to the nearest medical center. The driver also sustained injuries but not as severe.

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Single-Car Accident Statistics

Speeding, drunk driving, seatbelt failure, and wearing insufficient safety devices are some of the factors that contribute to accident deaths and severe injuries on American highways.

Following a three-year decline, traffic-related injuries increased by 8.3 percent in 2020. A total of 39,107 car accidents occurred in 2019 and 42,338 in 2020.

In 2020, over 4.8 million people visited the emergency room because of automobile accidents. The government has allocated $473,2 billion for the maintenance of traffic accident victims. Expenses such as lost wages, transportation, medical care, office supplies, and vehicle repairs can quickly add up.