[07-01-2023] Plumas County, CA – Three People Seriously Injured After Reckless Single-Vehicle Crash in Quincy

Three people were seriously injured after a reckless single-vehicle crash in Quincy, Plumas County, on Saturday, July 01, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the reckless crash happened along State Route 89, north of Clio.

Reports indicate that three people sustained severe injuries as a result of distracted driving. The three individuals were transported to a hospital; their conditions remain unknown.

Further details on the crash have yet to be released by the authorities.

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• Stay on the scene and check the condition of the people involved.
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Reckless Accident Statistics

Automobile crashes are the leading cause of unintentional deaths and injuries in the US. Every year, car accidents claim the lives of two million people and injure ten million more.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines reckless driving as “willful disregard” for the safety of other road users. The NHTSA also recorded 11,258 fatalities caused by speeding in 2020.

The AAA estimated that between 2003 and 2007, 56% of all traffic accidents were caused by reckless driving.

In the US, speeding is the leading cause of fatal car accidents. Additionally, drunk driving is a leading factor in American traffic accidents.