[09-22-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Car Sent Down in a 200-Foot Embankment in Newhall

A multi-vehicle crash involving four automobiles sent at least one car down the side of a hillside in Newhall late Thursday night, August 22, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the crash was first reported at 10:15 p.m. on the southbound side of Highway 14 at Newhall Avenue.

One vehicle was reportedly sent down a 200-foot embankment and came to rest on the hillside next to the Newhall Avenue on-ramp.

“We arrived at 10:26 p.m.,” said Esteban Benitez, a spokesman for the Fire Department. “A vehicle fire was reported.”

According to Benitez, no one was taken to the hospital.

The cause of the collision was still being investigated.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Due to the high levels of speed and force involved, multi-vehicle collisions are among the most deadly forms of accidents on the road. Highways and busier routes with higher traffic densities are frequently the scenes of multi-vehicle accidents. Numerous factors, such as driving while distracted, intoxicated, or in poor weather, might contribute to them.

Nearly 200,000 accidents in California cause injuries or fatalities each year. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 19,938 vehicle crashes resulted in injury or death in San Diego County in 2019. That is a roughly 1.6% drop from the previous year.

A significant percentage of these accidents are preventable. Drivers must exercise due care to avoid collisions with pedestrians and other vehicles. If you are involved in a car accident, the first thing you should do is call 911. If the accident is minor and nobody is hurt, exchange information with the other driver, including license plate and insurance information. If you are hit by a driver who fails to stop, you have the right to make a citizen’s arrest.

Los Angeles County Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Collisions involving more than two vehicles are more challenging than those with only two. Victims may find it difficult to handle a multi-vehicle crash lawsuit due to the stress and agony they have gone through since the accident.

Arash Law is a respected law firm specializing in multi-vehicle accidents in Los Angeles County. Our dedicated team of lawyers has years of experience successfully representing clients in complex cases. If you’ve been involved in a multi-vehicle accident, we can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Call (888) 488-1391 or email us to arrange a free case review and to learn more about your legal alternatives.