[08-13-2022] Orange County, CA – One Dead in Multi-Vehicle Crash on 405 Freeway in Irvine

According to authorities, a multi-vehicle collision involving at least three vehicles killed one person on the San Diego 405 Freeway near Irvine on Saturday morning, August 13, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. on the northbound freeway at Jeffrey Road.

According to the Orange County Fire Authority, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to the scene at 5:35 a.m.

It was not immediately known if anyone had been taken to a hospital.

The cause of death was not immediately identified.

According to the Irvine Police Department report at 8:30 in the morning, a CHP investigation resulted in the northbound freeway closure at Sand Canyon Avenue.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Due to the high levels of speed and force involved, multi-vehicle collisions are among the most deadly forms of accidents on the road. Highways and busier routes with higher traffic densities are frequently the scenes of multi-vehicle accidents. Numerous factors, such as driving while distracted, intoxicated, and poor weather, might contribute to them.

Nearly 200,000 accidents in California cause injuries or fatalities each year. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 19,938 vehicle crashes resulted in injury or death in San Diego County in 2019. That is a roughly 1.6% drop from the previous year.

A significant percentage of these accidents are preventable. Drivers must exercise due care to avoid collisions with pedestrians and other vehicles. If you are involved in a car accident, the first thing you should do is call 911. If the accident is minor and nobody is hurt, exchange information with the other driver, including license plate and insurance information. If you are hit by a driver who fails to stop, you have the right to make a citizen’s arrest.

San Diego County Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Collisions involving more than two vehicles are more challenging than those with only two. Victims may find it difficult to handle a multi-vehicle crash lawsuit due to the stress and agony they have gone through since the accident.

Arash Law is a respected law firm specializing in multi-vehicle accidents in San Diego County. Our dedicated team of lawyers has years of experience successfully representing clients in complex cases. If you’ve been involved in a multi-vehicle accident, we can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Call (888) 488-1391 or email us to arrange a free case review and to learn more about your legal alternatives.