[11-17-2021] Sacramento County, CA – Three-Vehicle Collision on 42nd Street and Broadway Results in One Death

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly multi-vehicle collision on 42nd Street and Broadway on Wednesday evening, November 17, 2021.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. near 42nd Street and Broadway.

Three vehicles collided on the roadway under unclear circumstances. How the accident occurred, and the reason it happened has not been established.

One person was killed in the mishap. Meanwhile, two others sustained major injuries following the accident.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the fatal crash. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

A car accident occurs far more frequently than you might expect. According to the NHTSA, it’s estimated that somewhere in the United States, a car accident occurs every 60 seconds. This translates to approximately 5.25 million car accidents every year.

Traffic collisions can be life-changing and catastrophic. Drivers usually fail to recognize how dangerous automobiles can become and how easily severe and even fatal car accidents can occur because they have become so common in our lives.

Over six million people are injured or killed in car wrecks each year in the United States alone. Around 33,244 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents that resulted in 36,096 deaths in 2019.

The fatal multi-vehicle collision occurred here. A two-vehicle collision usually leads to a multi-vehicle accident in some cases. A multi-vehicle collision occurs when a two-vehicle crash triggers the third collision, resulting in a “chain-reaction” crash.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that multi-vehicle accidents account for less than 10% of all collisions, resulting in a significantly higher number of fatalities.

Fatal Collision Attorneys for Victims in Sacramento County

You never know when you’re going to be in a car accident. Despite all of the training and safety programs put in place, there are still issues on California’s roads. The recent rise in driver inattention is a major concern.

In the aftermath of a fatal car accident, you may be wondering how you will ever return to your normal routine. However, there will be no quick fixes, but you can learn to cope and rebuild your life in the long term.

It’s difficult to handle an accident-related wrongful death claim on your own, especially if you don’t have the benefit of professional legal background. You and your loved ones would be better off if you hired an experienced Sacramento County attorney from Arash Law to represent your case.

At Arash Law, we’ve been representing California residents who have been injured in a car or by a vehicle for over 30 years. We’ve recovered over 200 million in damages after California car accidents. Contact our personal injury team today at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation on your case.