[08-22-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi-Truck on 118 Freeway Causes Severe Traffic

According to California Highway Patrol, a semi-truck accident caused a number of other collisions on the 118 Freeway on Thursday, August 22, 2022.

The first crash occurred around 8:58 a.m. on the westbound 118 Freeway close to Reseda Boulevard.

Around 5–6 vehicles were ultimately involved in the series of collisions.

It was unclear right away whether there were injuries.

According to the CHP, the first collision involved a semi-truck and a pickup truck and was reported on the westbound 118 Freeway.

At least two more collisions followed around 9:11 a.m, obstructing several freeway lanes.

The 118 Freeway in the westbound direction was heavily congested between Hayvenhurst Avenue and Tampa Avenue on Thursday morning.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

As the state’s economy expands, so does the number of accidents on its roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,304 people lost their lives in car accidents in 2010.

Driving in California is an extremely risky business. If the drivers had taken precautions, these collisions could have been avoided. An overwhelming majority (over 94%) of accidents can be traced back to carelessness on the part of humans.

A car accident injury, depending on its severity, may be extremely painful or even fatal. Due to the prevalence of road accidents, it’s easy for motorists to become desensitized to the risks they face every day.

Any collision involving three or more vehicles is considered a multi-vehicle collision. A six-car pileup is possible after a head-on collision.

According to a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 13,000 people were killed in multi-vehicle accidents in 2010.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

When there are only two vehicles involved in an accident, both drivers can be easily prosecuted. When multiple cars are involved, finding a solution can be challenging.

It’s more challenging to identify the perpetrator(s). Many people could have been hurt if two or more cars had collided.

You shouldn’t put your faith in an insurance company if it’s unclear who caused a multi-car accident. When it comes to paying out claims, insurance companies prioritize their own over those of their policyholders.

Our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience dealing with accidents and recovering compensation for injured victims.

The attorneys at our firm have dealt with many of the most common causes, defendants, and compensation strategies. Set up a no-cost consultation with one of our skilled lawyers by calling (888) 488-1391 or completing our online intake form.