[09-04-2022] Monterey County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash in Salinas Injures Both Drivers

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Salinas on Sunday morning, September 4, 2022.

Police say the collision occurred just before 7:00 a.m. at the intersection of College Drive and West Alisal Street.

One vehicle struck a house, and on Alisal Street, another hit a pine tree on College Drive.

According to local news, the police at the scene stated that the drivers of the two vehicles might be acquainted.

No one was injured inside the house.

The car owners were transported to the hospital. It is not known what their condition is at this time.

It is still unknown what caused the crash. There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents in the United States have risen to epidemic proportions in the last few decades. Every year, more than a million people are killed in automobile accidents. Approximately 3,287 people die each day from traffic accidents. The number of people who sustain life-altering or disabling injuries in accidents each year ranges between 20 and 50 million.

Every day, a huge number of pedestrians and cyclists traverse downtown. Keeping your eyes on the road is crucial because a car accident can alter the lives of everyone involved in an instant. When compared to other states, California has a comparatively high rate of traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.

Estimates place the number of traffic-related deaths in California at 10% of the national total. There were 3,898 fatalities and 276,823 injuries due to traffic accidents in California in 2017. The number of Americans killed on our nation’s roadways has risen by 23.5% since 2013.

In 2018, there were about nine fatal car accidents for every one hundred thousand residents of California. Most crash victims are riding in vehicles with defective safety features.
Don’t let your record of safe driving slip by not paying attention or not taking care of your vehicle.

Monterey County Car Accident Lawyers

After a car accident, it’s normal to feel dazed and confused. It’s not always clear what to do after submitting an insurance claim or who to contact for more information. We are fully equipped to handle any claim arising from a motor vehicle collision.

Only by holding careless motorists accountable can we hope to reduce the number of lives lost on our roads. Arash Law represents clients in a wide variety of cases, including those involving automobile accidents and premises liability.

Helping people who have suffered injuries due to no fault of their own is our top priority. Our top priority is to have you back on your feet as soon as possible.

Our Monterey County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have extensive experience in cases involving motor vehicle collisions. If you’ve been hurt in a car crash, we can help. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with our legal team.