[08-30-2022] Kern County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99 Involving Four Vehicles Results in Injuries

According to the California Highway Patrol incident page, a four-vehicle accident resulted in injuries in the northbound lanes of Highway 99 close to Highway 119 on Tuesday morning, August 30, 2022.

According to the incident page, the crash occurred just before 7:00 a.m. in the northbound lanes of Highway 99 close to Highway 119.

CHP officers responded to a collision involving one sedan and three SUVs
According to the incident page, six sand cans were reportedly hit, blocking the lanes and bringing traffic to an abrupt stop.

The slow and second lane from the right was blocked off as of 7:47 a.m.

The CHP also reported some minor injuries.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The rising rate of traffic accidents in the state is directly correlated with its booming economy. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, over three thousand and 304 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2010.

Risk is inherent in the activity of driving in California. Averting these wrecks would have been possible if the drivers involved had exercised caution. Over ninety-four percent (94%) of all accidents have preventable human causes.

Depending on the extent of the damage, injuries sustained in a car crash can be excruciating. It’s easy for drivers to become numb to the dangers they face every day on the road because of how common accidents are.

A multi-vehicle accident is defined as a collision involving three or more vehicles. As many as six cars may get caught up in the aftermath of 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.

Kern County Car Accident Lawyers

It’s simple to file charges against both drivers in a case involving only two cars. Finding a workable solution when multiple vehicles are involved can be difficult.

Finding the guilty party becomes more difficult. Many people could have been seriously hurt if two or more vehicles had collided.

In the event of a multiple-vehicle collision in which fault is unclear, you should not put your trust in an insurance company. Insurance companies put their own interests ahead of their policyholders’ when doling out payouts.

Our Kern County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have successfully represented injured clients and won them compensation for decades.

Our legal team has dealt with a wide range of cases involving most common causes, defendants, and compensation strategies. Contact us at (888) 488-1391 or through our website to schedule a free legal case evaluation with one of our attorneys.