[06-12-2023] San Luis Obispo County, CA – At Least One Person Sustained Possible Injuries Following Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 101

At least one person sustained possible injuries following a multi-vehicle crash in San Luis Obispo on Monday morning, June 12, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol received a report of a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on southbound Highway 101 north of Cuesta Summit near SLO shortly before 9:30 a.m.

Authorities stated that one of the vehicles involved in the collision reportedly flipped but was swiftly turned back onto its wheels.

Officials said a driver with possible injuries was transported to the Marian Regional Medical Center, but the driver’s condition is unknown. Officials added that It had not been reported whether any other drivers sustained injuries in the collision.

No further details were revealed about the crash or the number of vehicles that may have been involved. It is unknown whether alcohol or drugs played a part in the collision.

The investigation is ongoing; anyone with information is urged to contact authorities immediately.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

A car collision can happen at any moment, in any place. We should take this as a reminder always to expect the unexpected. Those who have experienced disasters recognize the need for planning. If you know what to avoid, you can defend yourself.

If you have questions, call us. We invite you to contact us at (888) 488-1391. After a major accident, more people will need assistance. The following are steps that you or the victim’s relatives can take:

• Get some perspective and relax.
• Find a place that is safe and secure.
• Dial 9-1-1 and give details, but never take responsibility.
• Contact your insurer and let them know what’s going on.
• Contact the insurance company’s claims adjuster. However, you should only sign something after consulting an attorney.
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Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents cause the majority of accidental deaths and injuries in the US. Two million people die, and ten million are injured yearly in car accidents.

The National Safety Council reported that in 2020, there were 8.3 percent more fatal traffic accidents in the United States. This happened after a three-year decline. Car accidents claimed 39,107 lives in 2019. The following year saw 42,338 fatalities.

Furthermore, 3,847 people died in car accidents in California in 2020. There were 1,587 fatalities from collisions involving multiple vehicles or 41% of all crashes. Single-vehicle accidents caused the most fatalities (59%) in traffic accidents.