[08-23-2022] San Mateo County, CA – Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Peninsula Freeway Ramp

According to the California Highway Patrol, a man was killed in the third of three crashes involving three vehicles on a Daly City freeway connector on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

According to authorities, the first incident occurred at 7:03 a.m. Tuesday, on the connector from northbound Highway 1 to southbound Interstate 280: a Toyota Scion collided with a barrier and came to a stop on the ramp.

A Nissan Sentra on the single-lane ramp then collided with the Scion. The driver of the Sentra had just stepped onto the road when a Toyota Yaris hit him and his vehicle.

The driver of the Sentra was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries, according to the CHP.

The ramp was closed for nearly two hours just north of the Serramonte shopping mall.

MULTI-VEHICLE COLLISION STATISTICS

Despite numerous public awareness campaigns, regulatory initiatives, and other safety measures, vehicle accidents are the third leading cause of death and disability in the United States.

According to the California Highway Patrol, approximately 200,000 crashes result in fatalities or serious injuries each year (CHP). Each year, these tragedies kill up to 4,000 people and injure 194,000 others, leaving victims and their loved ones in a terrible state.

More than 55,000 traffic accidents occurred in Los Angeles in 2016. In other words, a fatal car accident occurs once every 40 hours in Los Angeles.

Accidents involving multiple vehicles are only one type of traffic incident. When three or more vehicles collide, an accident of this type occurs. Such an incident occurs. A “chain reaction frequently causes them.” In a collision, two cars collide, potentially leading to further collisions with other vehicles on the road.
These collisions are frequently caused by inattentive, speeding, intoxicated, or distracted driving.

SAN MATEO COUNTY CAR ACCIDENT ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

A multi-vehicle accident can have a wide range of consequences for a person’s life. After the crash, the victim’s personal, family, professional, and financial circumstances may all have an impact.

The first step is to consult with a lawyer. Hospital bills, ambulance fees, surgeries, medical equipment, disability, rehabilitation, or live-in care may have resulted from your accident.

Filing a car accident claim is much more effective when you have a knowledgeable lawyer on your side who can negotiate the terms of your settlement in your favor.

A determined personal injury lawyer can fight for your legal right to compensation. They’ll reveal who blundered. They will also confirm how much money is needed to compensate you for your injuries fairly. As a result, if the other driver’s insurance company contacts you about the accident, tell them to contact your attorney.

San Mateo County injury victims have the right to be fully and fairly compensated for their losses. Arash Law’s skilled San Mateo car accident lawyers have years of experience defending that right. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a consultation.