[09-05-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash On Southbound I-15 Causes Traffic Jam In Barstow

A multi-vehicle crash involving three vehicles caused traffic delays on southbound Interstate 15 on Monday afternoon, September 05, 2022.

The collision occurred at about 3:34 p.m. at the Hodge Road offramp.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the San Bernardino Fire Department responded to the crash.

According to the CHP traffic log, the cars involved in the collision were a white semi-tractor trailer, a black Cadillac XT5 SUV, and an unknown vehicle.

When firefighters arrived, they discovered a Cadillac with significant front and rear end damage in the center divider. The unknown car sustained some damage, while the truck had minimal damage.

Minor injuries have been recorded.

The traffic was backed up to Lenwood Road at one point.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigated multi-vehicle crashes and found that about two million collisions occur yearly. 16,123 individuals were wounded or died in car crashes in San Bernardino County in 2019. Frontal impacts accounted for 15 driver fatalities per million registered automobiles in multiple-vehicle incidents in 2020.

Multi-vehicle crashes are among the most dangerous types of accidents on the road due to the high levels of speed and force involved. Despite major efforts by the city to reduce the frequency of deadly fatalities on its roads, car accidents in San Bernardino are on the rise.

Multi-vehicle accidents often happen on highways. When automobile drivers are not paying attention to the road, they may not see that the traffic has stopped and may rear-end the vehicle in front of them, starting a chain reaction. In some cases,multi-vehicle accidents can be caused by one car making a sudden lane change and cutting off another vehicle. The car cut off may swerve into oncoming traffic or hit the guardrail. Multi-vehicle accidents can also occur when one car hydroplanes on a wet road and collides with another vehicle. Whatever the cause, multi-vehicle accidents often result in serious injuries and property damage.

San Bernardino County Multi-Vehicle Crash Lawyers

Multi-vehicle collisions frequently occur unexpectedly. Unexpected road obstacles or changes in road conditions can cause a vehicle to lose control, triggering a chain reaction affecting multiple other vehicles, trucks, and buses. Being in a car collision with another motorist is always stressful and terrifying.

Having a qualified and proactive legal team on your side after an accident can considerably boost your chances of recovery. Arash Law’s Los Angeles multi-vehicle crash attorneys can help you defend your rights and interests.

Our attorneys are dedicated to assisting clients in obtaining the justice they are entitled to after suffering emotional, physical, and financial harm due to another person’s negligence.

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