[07-19-2022] San Francisco County, CA – One Person Dead in Crash on Interstate 280

According to the California Highway Patrol, at least one person was killed in a deadly traffic collision on southbound Interstate Highway 280 Tuesday morning, July 19, 2022.

According to the CHP, the collision occurred at approximately 1:06 a.m. just north of the Monterey Boulevard off-ramp.

As a result of the incident, the California Highway Patrol issued a Sig-alert, and at least three lanes of traffic in the southbound direction of Interstate Highway 280 were blocked while crews worked at the scene.

The victim’s identity, including their name, age, and place of residence, will not be revealed at this time.

There was no additional information that could be provided.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

When three or more cars are in an accident simultaneously, this is called a “pile up.” Many people can get hurt or even die in these accidents, depending on the circumstances.

Especially on roads with a lot of traffic, it’s not unusual for three or more cars to crash into each other. When the wind moves cars around, they can hit each other from the side or even head-on.

It is thought that more than 13,000 people die yearly in multi-vehicle accidents involving passenger vehicles. This is more than 40% of all traffic deaths.

So, in many accidents with many cars, drivers don’t have enough time to avoid hitting the cars in front of them. When scared, drivers often swerve out of the way, slam on the brakes, and cause accidents.

When cars try to avoid crashes by swerving oncoming traffic, they often start even bigger chain reactions and pileups. This kind of car accident is usually the deadliest.

San Francisco County Personal Injury Lawyers for Victims

After an accident with more than one car, it’s essential to call a lawyer. If someone else’s carelessness caused the accident, that person’s insurance company would probably make a settlement offer. The problem is that these offers aren’t enough to make up for everything you’ve lost.

So they don’t have to go to court for a long time, insurance companies may offer smaller settlements hoping the victim will take them.

With the help of a good lawyer, you may get the most money out of your settlement, pay for your losses, and move on with your life.

A crash with more than one car can be a nightmare. Lucky for you, the experienced  personal injury lawyers at Arash Law in San Francisco can help you file an insurance claim and fight for the money you deserve. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to set up an appointment.