[07-24-2023] San Diego County, CA – 1 Man Sustained Unspecified Injuries After Fiery Three-Vehicle Collision in Logan Heights

A man suffered unspecified injuries following a fiery three-vehicle collision in Logan Heights, San Diego, on Monday morning, July 24, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 before noon.

The male driver of a white van rear-ended the victim’s Ford Ranger, causing the Ford to rear-end another car in front of him. The chain reaction resulted in the Ford flipping over and catching fire, with the fires spreading to the third car.

Fortunately, the occupants were able to exit their vehicles before any fatalities could arise. However, the Ford driver needed to be taken to the hospital for unspecified injuries.

No information was released regarding the identities of the people involved or if there were more injured parties.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Although it is impossible to predict car accidents, it is possible to prepare for them. Ensure you keep a checklist in your glove compartment in case of an accident. This tool is great for advising you on what you should and shouldn’t do. To assist you, here are some guidelines:

• Remain calm and remain at the scene to ensure safety. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Stay in a safe location until the authorities arrive. Pull over any vehicles that cannot move to the side of the road. To prevent further collisions, activate your hazard lights.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Call the police unless the collision was minimal, no one was hurt, and no property was damaged. The police can investigate by speaking with prospective witnesses and gathering evidence.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Document everything, from your injuries to the weather, road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
• Do not admit fault to the police. Give the police officer an honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. Consult a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report it to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Contact insurance adjusters. You can talk to a claims adjuster but only share the necessary information with them. You should consult a lawyer before accepting a settlement offer or providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, details about the other driver, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from an experienced California car accident lawyer.

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Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

A car accident is the leading cause of accidental death and injury in the United States. An estimated two million people die in auto accidents yearly, and ten million are injured.

The National Safety Council reported an 8.3% increase in traffic fatalities in 2020. In 2021, 46,980 people died in motor vehicle accidents. The number of Americans killed in car accidents in 2019 was 39,107. By 2020, that number had risen to 42,338.

Approximately 3,847 cars were killed in California car accidents in 2020. About 59% of all fatal accidents involved one vehicle. Over 1,587 fatalities involved more than two vehicles (41%).

Most collisions involved two vehicles (72% of all collisions, 71% of injury collisions, and 77% of all injuries). Angle collisions caused approximately 8,000 severe and fatal injuries in 2020.