[09-23-2022] Orange County, CA – One Person Killed After Fiery Vehicle Crash in Costa Mesa

According to the Costa Mesa Fire Department, at least one person died following a fiery car crash in Costa Mesa early Friday morning, September 23, 2022.

According to the Costa Mesa Fire Department firefighters, the deadly car fire occurred just after 5:00 a.m. at the intersection of 17th Street and Newport Boulevard.

The firefighters arrived on the scene to find the vehicle engulfed in flames. The fire was put out almost as soon as the firefighters arrived on the scene, and they also reduced the fuel lost to the blaze.

The investigators are looking into how the vehicle could have broken down. Despite this, an investigation into what caused the crash is still ongoing.

Regarding the crash, no other information can be provided at this time.

Fatal Vehicle Collision Statistics

A car accident is the most common way people get hurt in the United States. Almost two million people are injured or killed in car accidents every year.

Every minute and a half, there is a car accident in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that more than 3,300 car accidents killed people in California in 2017. (NHTSA).

Early estimates from the NHTSA say that more than 38,000 people will die in car accidents because of the pandemic in 2020. This is the number of people who have died since 2007. Compared to the 36,096 deaths reported in 2019, this is a 7.2% rise.

Car accidents can be caused by many things, like driving while drunk, driving while distracted, speeding, and drivers who don’t follow the road rules.

Orange County Fatal Car Accident Lawyers

People hurt or kill innocent people when they don’t follow the rules. Every car accident is different, so you need an attorney with the right skills and experience to handle it and get the desired results.

After losing a loved one in an accident, the victim’s family may not know how to put their life back together. Even though you can’t bring your loved one back, you can file a wrongful death claim on their behalf to get justice.

Through a wrongful death claim, the victim’s family can ask for compensation for the damages, such as the victim’s medical bills, funeral costs, and the decedent’s pain or suffering.

Our fatal car accident lawyers at Arash Law in Orange County have worked on a wide range of cases involving all kinds of vehicles. Arash Law has a history of winning cases involving car accidents and wrongful death. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online contact form today to set up a free, no-obligation review of your fatal car accident case.