[08-24-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Injuries Reported Following Multi-Vehicle Crash in The Cajon Pass

Minor injuries were reported after a crash involving three semis in the Cajon Pass on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

The crash occurred at 12:33 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, north of Highway 138.

Emergency personnel arrived on the scene and confirmed three big rigs were involved, including a UPS truck with major damage. They also reported only minor injuries.

The trailer of the UPS semi remained on its wheels, but the cab separated from the truck.

A Good Samaritan pulled over and climbed on top of the cab to check on the driver before first responders arrived.

The California Highway Patrol officers reported that the no. 1, 2, 3, and 4 lanes would be closed. Traffic on the freeway will have to use the #5 lane and the right shoulder until the accident is cleared up.

According to the CHP incident logs, a silver Toyota 4 runner was crashed into by a semi and the reporting party stopped approximately 1 mile ahead of the accident.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

As the economy expands, so does the number of accidents on the state’s roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 3,304 people lost their lives in automobile accidents in 2010.

Driving in California is an extremely risky business. Traffic collisions could have been avoided if the drivers involved had taken extra precautions. Over 94% of accidents can be traced back to carelessness on the part of humans.

Injuries sustained in a car crash can range from extremely uncomfortable to fatal. The prevalence of traffic collisions makes it easy for drivers to become numb to the risks they face every day.

An accident involving three or more vehicles is considered to be a multi-vehicle accident. In the event of a head-on collision, up to six vehicles may become entangled.

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

San Bernardino County Car Accident Lawyers

If there are two cars involved in an accident, both drivers can be held legally responsible. Accidents involving multiple vehicles are more challenging to resolve.

The search for the negligent party is more challenging. 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 multiple-car accident. Insurance companies don’t put their clients’ interests above their own financial interests, so don’t trust them to quickly resolve your claim.

Our San Bernardino County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have successfully helped injured clients receive compensation for decades.

Our lawyers have dealt with a wide range of cases involving some of the most common reasons for legal action, defendants, and compensation methods. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form to schedule a free legal case evaluation with one of our experienced lawyers.