[10-23-2022] San Diego County, CA – Two-Vehicle Collision Sent Car to Land on Another on the I-805 in National City

According to the California Highway Patrol, at least one person was injured in a two-vehicle rollover collision in National City Sunday, October 23, 2022.

The crash occurred at approximately 10:29 a.m. Southbound Interstate-805 from the Plaza Blvd On-Ramp in National City.

The male driver of the red Volvo claimed to the CHP officers that he was trying to merge onto southbound I-805 from the Plaza Blvd on-ramp.

He claimed that the male driver of the Honda refused to let him merge, leading to a collision between the two vehicles.

The Volvo’s driver lost control and careened off the road, up the embankment, and into some bushes.

After flipping over at least four times, the Volvo crashed onto the highway, where it struck the Honda’s driver before coming to rest on top of the latter vehicle.

The Honda driver was taken to the emergency room, where the extent of their injuries is still being determined. It looked like the Volvo’s driver had been hurt.

The California Highway Patrol is currently looking into this.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the United States, a car accident occurs roughly once every 60 seconds. This finding is not unexpected given the high traffic volume on our roads.

Automobile accidents are now among the leading causes of death and severe injury in the United States. Every year in the United States, approximately 2 million people are injured or killed in automobile accidents.

Regarding American children and young adults, car accidents are the leading cause of death and severe injury. Travelers flock to San Diego every year to take advantage of the city’s sunny climate, beautiful coastline, and easygoing vibe. Therefore, it shouldn’t be shocking that this is one of the most congested cities in the United States. The daily traffic on the city’s highways exceeds 12 million miles.

San Diego County saw a 5% increase in car accidents last year, with the total number of collisions reaching 21,534.

At least four million people are injured yearly due to automobile accidents in the United States. In 2010, 36,560 people were killed in traffic accidents across the United States, as reported by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Department of Transportation.

It doesn’t matter how careful a driver seems, they can still cause severe harm or even death in an accident.

San Diego County Car Accident Lawyers

Victims of severe automobile accidents should always seek legal counsel. Legal representation is essential following any serious accident. Damage claims should be filed immediately after an auto accident to protect your legal rights.

Seek the advice of an attorney if you want your car accident case to be dealt with fairly. After the investigation is finished, your lawyer will give you their professional opinion on the auto accident.

Arash Law is the firm to call if you’ve been in a car accident in San Diego County. There will be no out-of-pocket costs for either medical or financial care in the future. If the insurance company continues to delay, we will pursue legal action.

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