[09-16-2022] Riverside County, CA – Three People Wounded in a Rollover Accident on I-15 in Elsinore

Three people were injured in a rollover crash on Interstate 15 near Lake Elsinore on Friday, September 16, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the accident occurred at 11:30 a.m. on southbound I-15 near Minthorn Street.

According to the agency, an SUV lost control and slid down an embankment on the freeway’s west side, rolling several times before coming to a stop alongside Minthorn.

According to the CHP, one of the individuals was thrown into the roadway.

There were no other automobiles involved.

Riverside County Fire Department workers arrived quickly and discovered the ejected victim, described only as a man, suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to the neighboring Inland Valley Medical Center in serious condition.

The other occupant of the SUV, who was also unidentified, had moderate injuries and was sent to the same hospital in stable condition.

Minthorn was partially closed at the crash scene while CHP was investigating the accident and arranged for the removal of the overturned vehicle.

Rollover Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rollover accidents are one of the leading causes of death in motor vehicle accidents. The rollover rate of SUVs in fatal collisions was 21.2% in 2019. This rate exceeds the rollover rates in deadly collisions involving all other classes of common motor vehicles. Although they account for only about two percent of all crashes, they account for more than a quarter of all fatalities.

Several factors contribute to the high rate of fatalities in rollover accidents. First, the occupants are often ejected from the vehicle during a rollover, which can lead to serious injuries or even death.

Second, rollover accidents often involve multiple vehicles, increasing the risk of collision-related injuries. Finally, the chances of survival are significantly reduced if the car catches fire or is submerged in water. For these reasons, it is important to exercise caution when driving on roads with a high risk of rollover accidents.

Los Angeles County Rollover Accident Lawyers

Rollover accidents are frightening, and dealing with the long-term consequences may be financially and emotionally demanding. Having a lawyer on your side might make it simpler to manage your case and seek compensation from the negligent motorist.

To recover without difficulty, you need an experienced rollover accident lawyer who knows what it takes to win cases. Contact a Rollover Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles County at Arash Law to discuss your situation and how we might be able to assist you in seeking compensation.

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