[08-21-2022] Orange County, CA – One Person Killed, Four Others Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Anaheim

According to authorities, at least four people, including three children, were taken to a hospital after a rollover accident on the eastbound 91 Freeway in Anaheim on Sunday evening, August 21, 2022.

According to Anaheim Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Robert Stuart, the crash occurred just before 6:00 p.m. in the FasTrak lanes just west of Imperial Highway.

Local news footage showed a white Toyota Corolla with significant damage to the driver’s side and a black pickup truck with substantial front-end damage.

According to Stuart, one person was ejected from the pickup truck and was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to Stuart, there were three minors and an adult in the Corolla. Unknown until later was which vehicle overturned.

The battalion chief said of the Corolla, it’s unclear how it sustained the damage, but it was quite extensive, and I was very happy to see that they are walking and being treated right now by a doctor.

Stuart said that drivers heading eastbound toward the Imperial Highway should expect delays as officials planned to stay on the scene for at least a few hours to investigate the cause of the collision.

The California Highway Patrol is still investigating the collision.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

When it comes to serious injuries and fatalities, automobile accidents are by far the most common in the United States. A total of about 200,000 people per year lose their lives or sustain serious injuries as a direct result of automobile accidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a car accident occurs somewhere in the United States every 60 seconds on average. More than 3,300 people lost their lives in automobile accidents in California last year.

The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that automobile accidents account for 11% of all deaths. 3,898 people were killed, and over 2,765,000 were injured in motor vehicle collisions throughout the state of California in 2019. Since 2013, the number of people hurt or killed in car accidents has risen by 23.5%.

This includes things like broken down cars, debris, and reckless drivers who are too preoccupied with their phones or too drunk to pay attention to the road.

Orange County Car Accident Lawyers

Families of victims of accidents must file wrongful death lawsuits in order to receive compensation for their loss.

Arash Law can advise you on how to proceed with your claim and help you maximize your chances of success if you’re feeling lost. Our firm’s efforts over the years have resulted in more than $750 million in compensation for our clients.

Our Orange County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help you pursue compensation from the negligent party. Having legal representation can greatly improve one’s ability to deal with challenging circumstances.

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