[11-13-2021] Orange County, CA – Two People Killed After a Fiery Two-Vehicle Crash near Seal Beach Boulevard

Two people were killed after a deadly two-vehicle traffic collision in Seal Beach on Saturday night, November 13, 2021.

The deadly crash transpired at approximately 11:52 p.m. on the southbound I-405 Freeway near Seal Beach Boulevard.

Two vehicles collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the accident have not been disclosed.

Due to the severity of the impact, a 2000 Honda S2000 caught fire following the accident. Two people inside the Honda were killed in the crash.

A person in the second vehicle sustained major injuries from the mishap. They were immediately taken to UCI Medical Center for treatment. The driver was identified as 39-year-old Oscar A. and was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Additional information about the crash is unavailable at the moment. The case is currently under further investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

The most common cause of personal injury in the United States is a car accident. Automobile accidents cause injury or death to nearly two million people a year.

A car accident occurs in the United States every sixty seconds. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), California had more than 3,300 fatal car accidents in 2017. (NHTSA).

According to NHTSA’s early estimates, more than 38,000 people are expected to be killed in traffic accidents in 2020 because of the pandemic. This is the highest number of fatalities since 2007. Compared to the 36,096 reported deaths in 2019, this represents a 7.2% increase.

Car accidents are caused by a wide range of factors, including drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, and drivers who disregard the road rules.

Orange County Fatal Car Accident Attorneys for Victims

When people don’t follow the rules, they end up hurting or killing innocent people. Every car accident is unique and requires an attorney with the necessary experience and skill to handle it and achieve the desired outcomes successfully.

The victim’s family may be left confused on how to piece their life back together after losing their loved one in a fatal accident. It may be impossible to bring your loved one back, but you can pursue justice on their behalf by filing a wrongful death claim.

The victim’s family can seek compensation for the damages, including the victim’s medical bills, funeral expenses, the decedent’s pain, or suffering through the wrongful death claim.

Our Orange County fatal car crash lawyers from Arash Law have handled a wide range of cases involving all types of vehicles. When it comes to auto accidents and wrongful death cases, Arash Law has a proven track record of winning. Schedule your free, no-obligation fatal car accident case review by contacting Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or by filling out our online contact form today!