[08-12-2022] Riverside County, CA – Fiery Two-Vehicle Collision Killed One on Interstate-10

According to the California Highway Patrol, a box truck driver died in flames and consumed in the inferno of a fiery crash on Interstate 10 late Friday afternoon, August 12, 2022.

According to the authorities, the crash occurred at approximately 4:50 p.m. on Interstate 10 near Chiriaco Summit.

The Freightliner box truck driver rear-ended a stopped tractor-trailer as he was traveling west in the freeway’s #2 lane west of Chiriaco Summit at a “high rate of speed.”

The box truck caught fire as a result of the collision impact. When CHP officers arrived on the scene, they tried to rescue the box truck driver from the flames but were unsuccessful.

According to the CHP, the Freightliner “was consumed by the fire,” and the driver was declared dead at the scene.

According to the CHP, the hit tractor-trailer was propelled forward and rear-ended another large truck, causing only minor damage. No other injuries have yet been reported.

The CHP is still looking into the collision. According to the agency, drugs and/or alcohol don’t seem to contribute to crashes.

Call CHP Officer Gonzalez at 760-772-5300 if you have any information about the incident.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

California had 485,666 vehicle accidents in one year. There were 276,823 injuries and 3,898 deaths. Since 2013, California has experienced a 23.5% increase in fatal car accidents.

Approximately 15,000 people were killed and injured in traffic accidents in Riverside County in 2016. Each day, there are 42 car accidents.

A fatal auto accident occurred in Riverside every 7 minutes in 2011. The number of injuries sustained during vehicle accidents increased by 4.6% due to traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury.

When drivers are unable to travel safely due to hazardous road and weather conditions or when their vehicles break down, a domino effect may occur.

There are three primary causes of car accidents: careless driving, hazardous driving conditions, and design flaws.

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyers

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You can file a claim against the responsible parties with the aid of our Riverside County car accident lawyers at Arash Law. Contacting us will help us better assist you in understanding your options.

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