[10-14-2022] Tuolumne County, CA – Five People Suffered Injuries Following a Two-Vehicle Collision in Sonora

Five people suffered minor and moderate injuries after a two-vehicle collision involving a van and a Chevy Suburban in Sonora on Friday, October 14, 2022.

The mishap transpired around Friday evening on Highway 108 near the Stockton Road off-ramp in Sonora.

According to the CHP, the two collided and are currently obstructing the eastbound lane of the road.

The Suburban’s right side has been damaged, according to the authorities.

As officers reroute eastbound motorists onto Stockton Road, traffic is backed up.

Further investigations are in process regarding the source of the collision and the status of the people involved.

Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

The number of auto accidents in the US has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Each year, traffic collisions claim the lives of more than one million people. Every single day, 3,287 people lose their lives in car accidents.

Each year, accidents cause injuries to between 20 and 50 million people that are severe enough to alter their lives forever or prevent them from working. California has more fatalities and serious injuries from traffic accidents than most other states.

California is home to 10% of all traffic-related fatalities in the country. In 2017, there were 3,898 fatalities and 276,823 injuries related to traffic accidents in California. Since 2013, there has been a 23.5% increase in traffic fatalities involving Americans.

In 2018, there were about nine fatal car accidents for every 100,000 residents of California. Most victims or injured parties in car accidents are occupants of vehicles with broken safety features.

You risk damaging your safe driving record by driving carelessly or not paying attention.

Car Accident Lawyers for Victims in Tuolumne County

It’s common to experience confusion following a car accident. It is not always clear what to do after submitting an insurance claim or who to ask for clarification from. We are equipped to handle any claim involving a car accident.

Only if drivers are held accountable for their careless actions will the number of traffic fatalities decrease. Customers can turn to Arash Law for various legal issues, such as auto accidents and premises liability cases.

Helping those who have been hurt without any fault of their own is our top priority. Our top priority is getting you back up and running as soon as possible.

The Tuolumne County car accident attorneys at Arash Law have handled numerous cases involving car accidents. We can assist if you’ve been hurt in a car accident. To speak with a legal team member, dial (888) 488-1391.