[06-11-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – 2 People Critically Injured, Several Others with Minor Injuries After Multi-Vehicle Collision in Victorville

Two people were critically injured, and several others sustained minor injuries following a multi-vehicle collision in Victorville on Sunday afternoon, June 11, 2023.

According to the Victorville Fire Department and Victorville Police Department, the incident occurred at the intersection of Monte Vista Road and Bear Valley Road at around 5:10 p.m.

At least three vehicles were involved in the crash, a white truck, a white Jeep, and a silver sedan. There is no information regarding the events that led up to the incident.

American Medical Response personnel requested two helicopters to transport two victims that sustained major injuries while five ambulances were at the scene treating several others who sustained minor injuries.

No further information is immediately available as the investigation continues.

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What To Do After A Car Accident

It can be traumatic and confusing to be involved in an automobile accident. Physical injuries may have psychological as well as financial consequences. You need to know what to do after a car accident to protect your legal rights, maintain your safety, and recover from your injuries. Following a car accident, the following steps should be taken:

• Examine for injuries: Check yourself and others for injuries first. If you require medical assistance, dial 911.
• 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 drivers involved in the accident with your insurance and contact details.
• Photograph the accident scene, including any damaged vehicles and injured parties.
• Collect witness information: obtain the contact information of accident witnesses.
• Notify your insurance company: Notify your insurance company immediately of the accident.
• If you have been injured or damaged property, consider contacting a California car accident attorney.

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Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

In the United States, automobile accidents account for the majority of accidental deaths and injuries. The number of injuries and fatalities caused by automobile accidents each year exceeds 10 million.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities increased by 8.3% in 2020. In 2019, 39,117 individuals were killed in motor vehicle accidents. There were 42,338 deaths the following year.

A total of 3,847 people died in automobile accidents in California in 2020. Approximately 41% of all fatal accidents involved multiple vehicles. One-vehicle accidents accounted for the majority of fatalities. Don’t become a statistic by driving defensively.