[11-07-2022] Fresno County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Collision Hospitalizes Three People in Central Fresno

The local authorities of Fresno reported a multi-vehicle collision that hospitalized three people in central Fresno on Monday afternoon, November 7, 2022.

According to the report, the crash that involved three vehicles transpired at 3:30 p.m. in the rain-slick intersection of E. Clinton Avenue and N. Maroa Avenue.

The police said that the driver of an SUV allegedly ran a red light while traveling northbound on Maroa Avenue, attempting to cross Clinton Avenue.

A car traveling westbound in the left lane on Clinton crossed the intersection and got struck by the SUV. It then rammed into a 1960s-era utility vehicle traveling west in the right lane on Clinton.

Multiple ambulances responded as police and firefighters attended to the occupants of the vehicles at the side of the road.

Three people were reportedly transported to a local hospital.

The authorities are investigating the cause of the collision, including whether alcohol or drug is involved.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

When it comes to major injuries and fatalities, car accidents far outpace all others among Americans. Every year, automobile accidents account for almost 200,000 deaths and serious injuries.

According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an automobile collision takes place once every 60 seconds on average. In 2016, there were over 3,300 fatal car accidents in California. More than 94% of all accidents may be traced back to human error that could have been avoided.

National Safety Council reports that car accidents account for one out of every ten annual fatalities in the United States. More than 2,765,000 people were injured in car accidents in California in 2019, and 3,898 people lost their lives. Deaths and injuries from automobile accidents have risen by 23.5 percent since 2013.

When three or more vehicles are involved in a collision, it is considered a multi-vehicle accident. After an accident, as many as six cars could become entangled in the debris.

More than 13,000 individuals were killed in 2010 due to multiple vehicle accidents, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Fresno

Everyone in a car accident has experienced some level of physical and mental suffering. Consideration should be given to the cost of care and lost productivity.

You might be entitled to compensation if a family member was injured in a car accident. The amount of compensation victims like you receive in state civil courts is heavily influenced by the attorneys representing them.

If you or a loved one require legal assistance following a car accident, please contact our law firm, and we will provide a free consultation and case evaluation. Our top goal is attending to the requirements of our clients and ensuring that they are compensated fairly for their injuries.

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