[07-31-2022] Riverside County, CA – 56-Year-Old Man Died in a Multi-Vehicle Crash on State Route 60 in Jurupa Valley

According to the authorities, a 56-year-old man, later identified as Santos A., was killed in a multi-vehicle collision involving three cars on State Route 60 in Jurupa Valley on Sunday morning, July 31, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened at about 4:10 a.m. on the eastbound highway, west of Valley Way.

According to Sgt. Scott Stoos, a Dodge Charger, and a Chrysler minivan pulling a trailer collided, and both vehicles stopped in the middle of the road, starting a chain reaction.

Later, the minivan was struck by a Nissan Altima that Santos was riding in, severely damaging the sedan.

The Riverside County Fire Department paramedics arrived at the scene and declared the victim dead in less than 20 minutes.

The Nissan’s driver, who has not been identified, was unharmed.

The coroner’s representative was sent to the scene at 5:32 a.m.

The crash remains under investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

When many vehicles collide, we can understand how deadly these scenarios are on roads and highways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigated this issue and discovered that about two million multi-vehicle collisions occur yearly. The probability of damage or death rises exponentially when more automobiles, trucks, or other vehicles collide.

The NHTSA recorded over 36,000 traffic deaths throughout the US in 2017, with California reporting over 3,600 individuals killed in traffic accidents. Riverside recorded 2,119 injuries and deaths from car accidents. These tragedies are exacerbated because most might have been avoided; about 80% of all vehicle accidents are caused by distracted driving behavior.

Multiple-car crashes frequently happen when high-speed zones are available on highways and roads. With heavy traffic, it is difficult for many people to recognize when to avoid a potential collision or obstacles on the road. These crashes may become more frequent if the weather becomes a factor. The larger the city in which a person drives, the more likely the motorist may encounter or see one of these major hazards.

Riverside County Multi-Vehicle Crash Lawyers

A multi-vehicle crash is not unusual in the United States, nor is the reality that many of these terrible incidents result in at least one death. Furthermore, this mortality and physical suffering affect the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of everyone involved.

Anyone involved in these crashes should contact a lawyer to seek compensation for medical treatment, emotional suffering, psychological trauma, and counseling.

If you lost a loved one in a tragic vehicle accident, no amount of money can bring them back or erase your pain. However, you should contact our Riverside County multi-vehicle crash lawyers at Arash Law to maximize your recovery from this dreadful tragedy. Our attorneys have spent years providing thorough, proactive counsel for victims like you, and we have delivered results and obtained millions of dollars in compensation for our client’s injuries.

To learn more about your legal options, email us or call us at (888) 488 – 1391.