[10-01-2022] Alameda County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Collision Results in Multiple Injuries in Oakland

According to the Oakland Police Department, multiple people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision in a sideshow in Oakland Saturday night, October 1, 2022.

According to OPD, the multi-vehicle crash occurred just after 8:00 p.m. at the 6600 block of Bancroft Avenue in Oakland.

The individuals involved in the collision were located by the Oakland Police Department, the Oakland Fire Department, and the paramedics who had accompanied them when they arrived at the scene.

According to the police report, the collision occurred because a number of vehicles in the area were taking part in some sideshow activity.

After the sideshow ended, the Oakland Police Department, the Oakland Fire Department, and the paramedics treated those who had been injured.

The extent of the injuries sustained by the people was not immediately made public.

The police have not finished their investigation into this incident yet. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Oakland Police Department’s Traffic Section at 510-777-8570.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The aftermath of a car crash can be devastating and long-lasting. Many motorists fail to appreciate the grave dangers they face on the road because automobile accidents are so common.

Too many people are dying in car accidents, and the situation is dire in the United States. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) maintained by the United States Department of Transportation, 33,654 people lost their lives in traffic-related incidents in 2016 while another 36,560 were injured.

When it comes to fatalities, injuries, and property damage, multi-vehicle accidents are extremely rare.

Accidents involving three or more vehicles are considered multi-vehicle collisions. There has been a string of unrelated accidents involving multiple people. The greater the number of people, the more difficult it is to manage.

One in four traffic fatalities involves three or more vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Around 13,000 people per year lose their lives in emergency situations.

When multiple vehicles are involved in an accident, determining who is at fault often requires going to court. Getting compensated for your injuries may be out of the question if you lose in court. A competent attorney is essential in such circumstances.

Slowly apply the brakes and steer toward a stationary object, such as a bush or railing, in the event of a multi-car collision. In the event of an accident, it is crucial to locate any witnesses.

Alameda County Car Accident Lawyers

A victim of a careless driver who causes an accident can file a lawsuit against that driver. To drive in California, as in most other states, you need to have liability insurance.

Your immediate next step after losing a loved one in a car accident should be to consult a lawyer. As soon as possible, they want to launch an investigation.

To determine who was at fault, they will conduct an investigation. Tell your lawyer everything you can remember about the incident; they won’t share it with anyone else.

Victims of fatal car accidents often seek the counsel of attorneys who focus on such cases.

After an accident, our Alameda County car accident lawyers at Arash Law fight hard for our clients to get the money they deserve. We know what to do to help you move forward.

We have a team of lawyers who have worked together for decades and are ready to take on your case. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online form to make an appointment.