Five people, including a toddler, were hurt in a three-vehicle collision just north of San Jacinto on Friday, August 19, 2022.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the multi-vehicle collision occurred at 2:10 p.m. at the intersection of Bridge Street and Gilman Springs Road.
According to the agency, an SUV, a pickup, and a Cadillac sedan collided at the intersection, seriously damaging each one of the vehicles.
The circumstances behind the collision weren’t immediately clear.
The Riverside County Fire Department crews arrived at the scene within a short period of time and discovered each vehicle’s occupants suffering from moderate wounds.
The CHP reported that a toddler was among them.
The Riverside University Medical Center in Moreno Valley received the five victims for treatment.
Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics
As the state’s economy develops, so does the number of accidents on its roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,304 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2010.
Driving in California can be an extremely risky activity. These wrecks could have been avoided if the drivers had taken extra precautions. Human error contributes to more than 94% of all accidents.
Injuries sustained in a car crash can range from being extremely uncomfortable to potentially fatal. It’s easy for motorists to forget how risky the road really is, given how often accidents occur.
When three or more vehicles are involved, the accident is considered to be a multi-vehicle accident. A six-car pileup is possible after a head-on collision.
New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that over 13,000 people were killed in 2010 due to multiple vehicle accidents.
Riverside County Car Accident Lawyers
When only two vehicles are involved in the collision, it is much simpler to file criminal charges against both drivers. Multiple vehicle accidents are more challenging to resolve.
It’s more challenging to identify the perpetrator(s). Many people could have been hurt if two or more cars had collided.
Because of the complexity of determining fault in multi-vehicle accidents, you may not want to put your faith in an insurance company. Insurance companies prioritize their bottom lines over their customers, so you shouldn’t count on them to settle your claim quickly.
Our Riverside County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have successfully represented injured clients and won them compensation for decades.
Our lawyers have dealt with many of the most common causes, defendants, and compensation strategies. Please call us at(888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.