[08-17-2022] Alameda County, CA- Woman Severely Injured After Fiery Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore

According to the California Highway Patrol, officers pulled a severely injured woman from a fiery crash on Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

According to the CHP, two separate crashes occurred; a woman crashed her Camry into a concrete wall and ended up resting in the fast lane; she was able to step out and was standing next to her Camry when the Altima struck both her and the vehicle, which burst into flames.

The CHP Dublin office stated on Facebook that the crash occurred at 2:47 a.m. Wednesday along westbound 580 just east of Livermore Ave. Officers arrived to find an unconscious woman with major trauma lying between a burning Toyota Camry and a wrecked Nissan Altima.

According to the CHP, Officer Abel Moran and Sergeant Michael Thomas fought through smoke and heat to grab the woman by the arms and drag her away from the burning wreck. They started CPR on the woman until the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department arrived.

The woman was taken to Eden Hospital in Castro Valley, whose condition was unknown at the time. The second driver was only slightly injured.

TWO-VEHICLE CRASH STATISTICS

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

In 2018, there were approximately 3,259 fatal car accidents in California. There were about 2,261 passenger cars involved in these heinous collisions. The number of traffic accidents in the state is increasing.

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

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

San Diego is well-known for its beautiful beaches, pleasant weather, and relaxed atmosphere. It also has one of the country’s highest population densities. On the city’s highways, San Diegans travel more than 12 million miles per day.

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 20,270 people in San Diego were injured or killed in car accidents last year.

ALAMEDA COUNTY CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

While the official investigation is ongoing, the victim is encouraged to seek legal counsel and file a personal injury claim. Through a personal injury claim, victims have the right to seek financial compensation for their accident-related expenses, lost wages, emotional suffering, and pain and suffering.

Although technically possible, you are not recommended to represent yourself in a car accident case. You risk making mistakes and losing your right to compensation if you represent yourself.

Negotiating with insurance claim adjusters can be challenging and dangerous. Hiring an attorney to assist you in resolving your case or, if necessary, taking it to trial will protect your rights and future.

Arash Law’s skilled Alameda County car accident attorneys are here to assist you. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with a California personal injury attorney.