[07-09-2022] San Diego County, CA – Multiple People Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision in Bay Ho

According to the San Diego Fire Department, one person had to be extricated after a two-vehicle crash in Bay Ho Saturday evening, July 9, 2022.

According to Chief David Pilkerton, the crash transpired around 4:45 p.m. for reports of a two-vehicle crash in the 4600 block of Morena Boulevard, right in front of Costco.

Chief Pilkerton said that at least one driver was extricated from a vehicle and was taken to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries.

The exact number of people involved in the crash is unknown at this time.

The matter remains under investigation by officials.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the United States, car accidents claimed the lives of 33,654 people in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (NHTSA). In car accidents involving passenger cars, there were 23,000 fatalities.

About 3,259 fatal car accidents occurred in California in 2018. These terrible collisions involved 2,261 passenger vehicles. The number of traffic collisions in the state keeps rising.

According to data from the California Highway Patrol, the top three cities in San Diego County for vehicle accidents in 2018 were San Diego, Chula Vista, and Oceanside.

San Diego is the second-largest city in California and the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the nation, with a population of about 1.5 million.

San Diego, California, is well known for its magnificent beaches, pleasant climate, and laid-back atmosphere. It is also one of the cities in the country with the highest population density. San Diego’s motorists travel more than 12 million miles daily on the city’s highways.

In San Diego last year, 20,270 people were injured or killed in car accidents, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety.

San Diego County Car Accident Lawyers

While the official investigation is ongoing, the victim is encouraged to file a personal injury claim with the help of his lawyer. The victims are entitled to file a personal injury claim for monetary compensation for their accident-related costs, lost wages, suffering, and emotional distress.

Being your lawyer in a car accident case is not recommended, although it is technically possible. When you represent yourself, you risk making mistakes and giving up the right to damages.

Dealing with insurance claim adjusters during a negotiation can be difficult and dangerous. You can safeguard your rights and future by hiring a lawyer to assist you in settling your case or, if necessary, taking it to trial.

Arash Law’s experienced San Diego car accident attorneys are here to assist you. Arash law serves Chula Vista, National City, Lemon Grove, La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside, La Jolla, Torrey Pines, Rancho Penasquitos, and Poway residents. Call (888) 488-1391 for a Free Consultation with a California personal injury attorney.