[10-14-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Calgrove Boulevard Injures Six People

Emergency services reported that six people were taken to a nearby hospital following a four-vehicle collision on Interstate 5 on Friday night, October 14, 2022.

According to Supervising Fire Dispatcher Jeremy Stafford, the Los Angeles County Fire Department received reports of a multi-vehicle collision at around 9:28 p.m. on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 close to Calgrove Boulevard.

Initial reports indicated that two vehicles were involved in the collision, which injured six patients.

Although Stafford said he was unable to provide information on the severity of the injuries, he did confirm that all six people had been taken to a nearby hospital.

Messages on the emergency dispatch radio said the woman was in critical condition. The staff from the Fire Department quickly left the area, according to Stafford.

Officer Patrick Kimball of the California Highway Patrol reported that the scene was still active late on Friday night, despite the CHP closing lanes 2, 3, and 4 for an hour.

According to Kimball, four vehicles were involved in the collision.

CHP officers opened lane 2 to allow more traffic to pass through that section at around 10:40 p.m.

The duration of the SIG alert for lanes 3 and 4 is currently unknown, according to Kimball.

According to data from CHP’s quick map tool, a white minivan collided with three other vehicles, blocking three right lanes of the interstate. One of the vehicles’ front ends had significant damage. It is unclear which of the four cars it was at the time of publication.

According to Kimball, CHP officers are looking into the incident and will provide more information later.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Increases in traffic accidents might be related to the state’s booming economy. According to data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,304 people lost their lives in traffic-related fatalities in 2010.

It’s risky to get behind the wheel in California. If the drivers involved had been more careful, these collisions could have been avoided. It is estimated that human error contributes to over 94% of all accidents.

Car accident injuries can be extremely painful or even fatal depending on the severity of the accident. Due to the prevalence of road accidents, some motorists may grow numb to the inherent dangers of the road.

If three or more vehicles are involved in an accident, it is considered a multi-vehicle accident. There could be up to six cars involved after a head-on collision.

According to the NHTSA, more than 13,000 people lost their lives in vehicle crashes involving two or more cars in 2010.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

There is little room for debate about who was at fault when only two cars were involved. When several vehicles are involved, it can be challenging to find a solution that works for everyone.

Determining the negligent person or party becomes more difficult. Several lives could have been lost if two or more cars had collided.

Insurance companies are not reliable resources for helping you sort out the aftermath of a multi-car crash in which fault is unclear. When resolving a claim, insurance companies prioritize their own financial interests over those of their policyholders.

Our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have been protecting their client’s rights and helping them recover compensation for years.

Our legal team has extensive experience representing clients in settlement agreements and lawsuits against the most common defendants in order to better serve them. Contact us at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email in order to schedule a free legal consultation with one of our attorneys.