[06-14-2023] Riverside County, CA – At Least 1 Person Injured After Multi-Vehicle Collision Involving Motorcycle and Big Rig on I-15 and SR-79

At least one person was injured after a multi-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, two pickup trucks, and a big rig in Temecula on Wednesday morning, June 14, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on the slow lane near Interstate 15 and Temecula Parkway (State Route 79) offramp at around 7:00 a.m.

A motorcycle and another vehicle were involved in the initial collision. It is uncertain exactly how the other vehicles, a white Dodge Challenger, a red pickup truck, and a big rig, got involved in the incident as there is still no information available regarding those facts.

The paramedics at the scene reported minor injuries, but how many people were injured is unclear.

It also remains unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a part in the events that transpired.

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There can be a lot of confusion and trauma associated with automobile accidents. There may be psychological and monetary consequences associated with physical injuries. Protecting your legal rights, ensuring your safety, and recovering from your injuries require understanding what to do after a car accident. After 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

Automobile accidents are the leading cause of accidental death and injury in the United States. A car accident causes 10 million injuries and deaths each year.

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

In 2020, 3,847 people died in automobile accidents in California. Among all fatal accidents, 1,587 were caused by multiple vehicles. One-vehicle accidents were the most common cause of fatalities. Avoid becoming a statistic by driving defensively.