[10-09-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Box Truck Driver Loses Control Resulting in Multi-Vehicle Crash In Victorville

According to the California Highway Patrol, a man lost control of his yellow box truck vehicle and hit the center divider guardrail resulting in a multi-vehicle collision along Interstate 15 in Victorville early Sunday morning, October 9, 2022.

According to the Victorville Fire Department, the crash occurred at about 1:15 a.m. on southbound I-15 between La Mesa Nisqualli Road and Bear Valley Road exits.

The police say that eight vehicles were involved in the traffic accident.

Officials say that the driver lost control of his car and hit the center divider guardrail before stopping in the center divider and fast lane.

VFD says the driver was checked out at the scene but refused to go to the hospital.

The number of people injured in the collision was not immediately released, nor was the model and made of the vehicles involved.

Cleanup and getting rid of the box truck slowed down traffic. Caltrans is also out fixing the guardrail in case of an emergency.

At this time, there weren’t many more details. The Victorville Office of the California Highway Patrol will look into what happened.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

United States highways are notorious for being some of the most congested in the world. About 280 million cars and trucks are on the road in the United States, and approximately 227.5 million people use those cars and trucks daily.

Annually, there are at least six million collisions involving motor vehicles in the United States. Nearly 38,000 lives are lost each year in the United States due to road accidents, making them the leading cause of death in the country.

To illustrate this point, let’s think about a multi-car collision. A “multi-vehicle collision” is a head-on collision involving three or more vehicles. A chain reaction occurs when three or more vehicles collide on the road.

Multiple-vehicle accidents involving passenger cars accounted for more than 13,000 deaths in a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). More than 40% of all accidents involve one of these automobiles.

San Bernardino County Car Accident Lawyers

The more vehicles involved in an accident, the harder it is to resolve. Due to the stress and grief that victims of a multi-vehicle accident are likely to be experiencing, it may be difficult for them to deal with a lawsuit.

The best course of action is to consult a lawyer right away. A full personal injury claim includes compensation for physical pain, financial costs related to medical care, lost wages, and psychological trauma.

Expert auto accident attorneys will look into every facet of the collision to determine fault. That being the case, you are entitled to total and just compensation for your losses, regardless of whether or not an insurer will pay out.

If you’ve been in a car accident in San Bernardino County, Arash Law is here to help. In the event of a car accident, it is imperative that you know what to do, how to protect your rights, and where to find the best personal injury attorney. Contact one of our legal representatives at (888) 488-1391.