[06-12-2022] Orange County, CA – One Woman and Dog Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Newport Beach

According to police, a woman and her dog were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Newport Beach on Sunday night, June 12, 2022.

The fatal collision occurred just after 8 p.m. near San Joaquin Hills Road and Newport Ridge Drive.

According to the Newport Beach Police Department, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The authorities also had no information on her identity or whether the dog belonged to her.

Two children in the other car involved in the collision were taken to the hospital with major injuries.

One of the cars was engulfed in flames, but police did not say whether it was the woman’s car.

The cause of the collision is unknown, and the Major Accident Investigation Team of the Newport Beach Police Department is still looking into it.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Collision with a motor vehicle is the leading cause of death and serious injury in the United States. Two million people are injured in car accidents every year.

In the United States, a car accident occurs every 60 seconds. More than 3,300 people died in car accidents in California last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

According to the NSC, car accidents are responsible for 11% of all fatalities. In 2019, more than 2,765,000 people were injured, and 3,898 people were killed in California traffic accidents. Since 2013, there has been a 23.5% increase in the number of people injured in car accidents.

Traffic accidents can be caused by potholes, debris, poor lighting, and human error, such as drunken driving or texting.

Orange County Car Accident Lawyers

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It is possible to save lives by enforcing harsher penalties on reckless drivers. At Arash Law, our car accident attorneys handle everything from head-on collisions to DUI crashes.

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Our Orange County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience and can help you get the compensation you deserve. We are here to assist those who have been injured in car crashes. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.