[09-22-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Dead, Another Critically Injured in an Eight-Car Crash on 105 Freeway

An eight-car accident left one person dead, and another was trapped between vehicles on the side of the 105 Freeway on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

The tragic collision occurred in Vermont Vista at the Crenshaw Boulevard exit and the 110 Freeway connector.

Paramedics declared one person dead on the scene, while they took the trapped driver to the hospital in a critical condition. Five more persons were examined for injuries.

It’s unknown what caused the accident, but the aftermath revealed a group of automobiles trapped within the carpool lane.

The California Highway Patrol has issued a Sig Alert for all eastbound lanes of the 105 Freeway and all westbound lanes of the 105 to the 110 Freeway connector.

Multi-Vehicle Accident 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 collisions 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.

Los Angeles Multi-vehicle Accident Lawyers

The inability of incoming traffic to come to a complete stop while approaching an accident involving one or more cars is the most common cause of a multi-vehicle crash.

When many automobiles are involved in an accident, it may be more difficult to identify who is at fault. Even insurance companies need time to determine the cause of an accident and who is to blame.

Suppose you want to safeguard your rights and get the full compensation to which you are entitled. In that case, you must consult with a lawyer familiar with the complexities of multi-vehicle accidents.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a multi-vehicle accident, our Los Angeles County multi-vehicle accident attorneys at Arash Law will actively pursue your claim and fight for the compensation you are entitled to.

Call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to set up a free consultation to discuss your legal options.