[08-31-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – One Person Dead in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate-80 in Richmond

One person died after an Amazon truck in a two-vehicle crash caught on fire and closed lanes for several hours on Interstate Highway 80 near Richmond on Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 3:00 a.m. on eastbound I-80 by Hilltop Drive.

There were also reports that a car had hit the divider in the middle of the road and that a second car had flipped on its roof, causing the two cars to merge.

The CHP log showed that there could have been even more cars involved. At least one car is being taken away by a tow truck.

By 5 a.m., the Contra Costa County coroner had arrived at the scene, and the CHP had asked for a patient to be taken by air.

The reason for the crash is still being looked into.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Recent years have seen a rise in car accidents in the United States. Every year, more than a million people die in car accidents. Because of this trend, more than 3,000 people die in car accidents every week. 20–50 million more people are hurt or unable to work because of collisions.

Every day, thousands of people walk or ride bikes downtown. When driving, you should always keep your eyes on the road ahead. A car accident can happen in the blink of an eye. Driving is hazardous in California.

One in ten car deaths in the U.S. happens in California. Last year, there were 485,866 car accidents in California. Of those, 3,898 people died, and 276,823 were hurt. Since 2013, the number of people who die in car accidents has increased by 23.5%.

In 2018, 9 out of every 100,000 people in California died in a car accident. The leading cause of accidental death and injury is car vehicle collisions. This is how things are right now.

When you’re driving, keep your eyes on the road, your car in good shape, and your driving skills sharp at all times.

Contra Costa County Car Accident Lawyers

After a car accident, you are likely to be confused and lost. When you file an insurance claim, knowing where to start and who to call can be challenging. Regarding car accident claims, there’s nothing we can’t handle.

People who cause accidents need to face harsh punishments to reduce traffic deaths. Arash Law helps people who have been hurt in many ways, such as in car accidents or slipping and falling.

Our main goal is to help people who have been hurt because someone else wasn’t paying attention. We’re here to help you get back on your feet as soon as possible.

At Arash Law, our car accident lawyers in Contra Costa County have worked on traffic accident cases for decades. If you have been in a car accident, we can help you. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.