[08-05-2022] San Mateo County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash Results in Two Deaths, One Seriously Injured in SR-92

According to the California Highway Patrol, two people are dead, and one is left seriously injured following a crash on CA State Route 92 Friday morning, August 5, 2022.

The crash occurred around 9:44 a.m. on SR-92 westbound, east of Foster City Boulevard.

According to CHP, the driver of a silver Ford Fusion allowed the car to veer to the right for an unknown reason as it was moving westbound at an unknown speed in an unknown lane.

The vehicle crossed lanes, struck a head-on Volvo Big Rig truck that was parked on the right shoulder, and then came to rest in a ditch. At the scene, the driver and rear passenger passed away from their wounds.

According to the CHP, the right front passenger had serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. The collision had no impact on traffic, and all lanes were open while the accident was being investigated.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were used during this incident. Officer S. Martinez can be reached at (650) 779-2700 if you have any information about the collision.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

There have been a lot more car accidents in the US in recent years. Every year, vehicle crashes claim the lives of nearly 1.25 million people. Every day, a startling 3,287 people pass away in vehicle accidents. The tragedy has injured or hampered up to 50 million people.

California is home to more than 10% of all fatal auto accidents. At least 3,898 people died and 276,823 people were injured in the 485,866 auto accidents that occurred in California in 2017. In California, the proportion of fatal auto accidents has increased by 23.5% since 2013.

In 2018, 1,069 people in California lost their lives in alcohol-related car accidents. Drug use was present in the blood of 42% of all drivers killed in crashes, legal and illegal.

In California, car accidents resulted in nine fatalities per 100,000 people in 2018. The majority of unintentional injury deaths in car accidents occur in this state.

The most common reasons for car accidents include careless driving, distracted driving, drunk driving, driving too fast, and mechanical failure.

Keep your eyes on the road to avoid car accidents. Don’t concentrate all of your attention on the car in front of you. Observe what’s going on in front of you and to either side. You could prepare for any potential incidents by doing this.

San Mateo County Car Accident Lawyers

Many people struggle to recover after suffering severe injuries in a car accident. Costs for long-term damage and medical expenses can easily top tens of thousands of dollars.

For years, victims sought second opinions from experts and other professionals. It is also crucial that they maintain contact with their primary care physician. Medications and aids (like wheelchairs and walkers) may be required during recovery.

Insurance companies want to compensate you as little as possible. If you accept an insurance company’s settlement proposal, you’ll almost certainly get less money than you’re due.

Arash Law’s car accident lawyers in San Mateo County will negotiate with an insurance adjuster and provide evidence of the insured driver’s negligence. You can depend on our lawyers to stand by your side at all times.
All of our attorneys’ professional lives have been devoted to the practice of personal injury law. We are regarded as California’s best accident law firm. Get in touch with us at (888) 488-1391 to learn how we can help.