[08-29-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – One Person Trapped Following Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 4

According to the California Highway Patrol, a driver was trapped after a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 4 early on Monday morning, August 29, 2022.

The crash occurred at 3:20 a.m. near San Marco Blvd.

The crash reportedly blocked at least four lanes of eastbound Highway 4 traffic.

Lanes 2-5 were blocked after a car crash with at least one trapped driver was reported in the morning.

Firefighters from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District arrived on the scene and were able to release the driver.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The state’s booming economy is directly causing an increase in traffic accidents. In 2010, 3,304 people lost their lives in traffic-related incidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

But there are many risks involved in driving in California. If the drivers involved had been more careful, those incidents could have been avoided. Human error accounts for over 94% of all accidents.

Injuries sustained in car accidents can range from extremely unpleasant to fatal. Unfortunately, because of how often accidents occur, many drivers have become desensitized to the risks they face while behind the wheel.

When three or more cars are involved in an accident, it’s called a multi-vehicle collision. Should two vehicles collide head-on, a pileup involving six cars is possible.

According to a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, over 13,000 people were killed in accidents involving multiple vehicles in 2010.

Contra Costa County Car Accident Lawyers

When there are only two vehicles involved, prosecuting the drivers is easier. When multiple vehicles are involved in an accident, finding a solution can take more time.

Identifying the cause becomes more problematic. Multiple people could have been hurt if two or more cars had collided.

Putting your faith in an insurance company could be a mistake if the facts surrounding the origin of a multi-car crash remain unclear.

Expecting an insurance company to settle your claim quickly is unrealistic, as doing so would be detrimental to their bottom line.

Our Contra Costa County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have represented clients and won cases for years.

Our legal team has dealt with cases involving the most common types of wrongdoers, defenses, and compensation structures.
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