[07-08-2023] Riverside County, CA – 3 People Killed, 1 Critically Injured After Fiery Solo-Vehicle Crash in Murrieta School Parking Lot

Three people were killed, while one was critically injured after a fiery solo-vehicle crash in an elementary school parking lot in Murrieta on Saturday evening, July 8, 2023.

According to the Murrieta Police Department, the incident occurred in the parking lot of Alta Murrieta Elementary School, located at 39475 Whitewood Road, at around 11:09 p.m.

The vehicle involved, a white four-door Tesla, was found engulfed in flames, with one occupant ejected due to the impact. It remains unclear what events led to the crash, pending an investigation.

Firefighters from the Murrieta Fire Department extinguished the flames and found three people, including the driver. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The sole survivor was brought to a nearby hospital.

The identities of the people involved are being withheld until notification of next of kin.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Car crashes can happen anywhere and at any time. Because of this, we need to be prepared at all times. Those involved in car accidents know how important it is to be prepared. Whether you are the injured or the family of the killed victim, it is essential to realize that your words and actions starting at the accident site can substantially affect the outcome of your claim or lawsuit. Consider the following recommendations to maximize the value of your injury claim:

• Collecting as much information as possible is essential at the scene of an accident. Exchange information with the other parties involved, if applicable.
• Immediately report this to the authorities and do not admit fault. A copy of the accident report can be obtained from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the police station where the report was filed within a few days. You must submit it together with your claim.
• Collect as much information as you can on potential witnesses. Quickly get their names and contact information.
• Find a doctor right now. Get medical attention if you’ve been hurt, even if you don’t think you need it.
• The insurance provider must be informed. Only settle with other insurance companies once you have spoken with a California lawyer specializing in car accidents.

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Fatal Single-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Car accidents kill thousands of Americans each year and injure countless more. Approximately two million people die in motor accidents yearly, while ten times as many are injured.

A national safety council study found that traffic accidents caused 8.3 percent more deaths in 2020. There had been a decline for three years before that increase. There were 39,107 car accidents in the United States in 2019. By 2020, the number had risen to 42,338.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) also reported that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reported that 3,847 persons perished in California vehicle collisions in 2020. There were 1,587 people killed in car accidents involving two or more vehicles, or 41%. More than half of the deaths were caused by single-vehicle accidents (59%).

Most injuries, 71% of collisions leading to injuries, and 72% of accidents involved at least two vehicles. Angle collisions caused about 8,000 deaths and injuries in 2020.