[07-29-2022] San Diego County, CA- Driver Killed, 1 Injured in a Two-Vehicle Crash after Car Veers Off on I-15

According to the California Highway Patrol, a driver was killed, and another person was injured after the driver lost control on Interstate 15 and collided with a box truck on Friday, July 29, 2022.

The crash happened at about 1:10 a.m. on the right shoulder of I-15 near Friars Road.

According to the CHP, a 25-year-old Spring Valley man was fixing a flat tire on a Chevrolet box truck on the right shoulder of north I-15 when a 27-year-old man in a Toyota sedan veered off the road and struck the truck.

According to CHP public information officer Jesse Matias, the Chevrolet was pushed forward and struck the male outside the vehicle.

According to authorities, the 27-year-old San Diego man sustained serious injuries and was trapped in his vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. On the other hand, the 25-year-old man was treated at a nearby hospital for minor injuries. Their identities were withheld.

It was not immediately clear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident. The incident was still being investigated.

TWO-VEHICLE CRASH STATISTICS

In 2018, 33,654 people died in car accidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (NHTSA). 23,000 people were killed in car accidents involving passenger vehicles.

There were approximately 3,259 fatal car accidents in California in 2018. These terrible collisions involved approximately 2,261 passenger cars. The number of traffic accidents in the state continues to rise.

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

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

San Diego, California, is well-known for its beautiful beaches, pleasant weather, and laid-back atmosphere. It also has one of the highest population densities in the country. San Diegans drive more than 12 million miles daily on the city’s highways.

Last year, 20,270 people were injured or killed in car accidents in San Diego, 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 assistance of an attorney. Victims have the right to seek financial compensation for their accident-related expenses, lost wages, emotional suffering, and pain and suffering through a personal injury claim.

Although technically possible, representing yourself in a car accident case is not recommended. When you represent yourself, you run the risk of making mistakes and losing your right to compensation.

Negotiating with insurance claims adjusters can be difficult and dangerous. Hiring a lawyer to help you settle your case or, if necessary, take it to trial will protect your rights and future.

The experienced San Diego County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help. Chula Vista, National City, Lemon Grove, La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside, La Jolla, Torrey Pines, Rancho Penasquitos, and Poway residents are served by Arash Law. For a free consultation with a California personal injury attorney, call (888) 488-1391.