[11-18-2022] Solano County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash Kills Two, Injures Several on Suisun Valley Road

Two people were killed and several more were injured in a multi-vehicle collision near Fairfield on Friday evening, November 18, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 6:05 p.m. on Suisun Valley Road near Morrison Lane.

A Mazda was reportedly going south on Suisun Valley Road when it veered into the northbound lane and struck a Honda. Leaving the road and continuing south, the Mazda struck a tree. It then took a sharp right turn, slamming with a Chrysler moving north.

The Mazda driver, a 38-year-old Fairfield woman, and its left rear passenger, an 11-year-old Fairfield girl, were killed due to the impact. The Mazda’s other passenger, a 6-year-old Fairfield boy, survived and was taken to North Bay Medical Center for minor wounds.

The Honda’s 56-year-old Fairfield woman driver was unharmed. Its 3-year-old Fairfield passenger was treated for minor injuries. The Chrysler driver, a Fairfield woman, also suffered minor wounds and was treated at North Bay Medical Center.

Suisun Valley Road was closed by the authorities between Rockville and Ledgewood roads. The CHP reports that the road was reopened just after 9:15 p.m.

According to the CHP, alcohol is thought to have played a role in this crash, which is still under investigation.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Traffic accidents are a leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries in the United States. Nearly 200,000 people lose their lives and another million are injured in such accidents every year.

Once every 60 seconds, on average, a car accident occurs, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Over 3,300 people lost their lives in such accidents in California last year. 94% of accidents are preventable because of human mistakes.

According to the National Safety Council, one of every ten annual deaths in the United States is attributed to car accidents. More than 2,765,000 people were hurt and 3,898 were killed in traffic-related accidents in California in 2019. Since 2013, there has been a 23.5 percent increase in injuries and deaths caused by these incidents.

A multi-vehicle collision is defined as an incident involving three or more motor vehicles. There may be up to six cars stuck in the wreckage after an accident.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2010, over 13,000 people were killed in incidents involving several vehicles.

Car Accident Lawyers in Solano County

No matter who was at blame in an accident, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. You should file a personal injury claim if you or a loved one were hurt or killed in a car crash in California.

Filing a personal injury claim can help victims get compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and medical bills.

Your attorney can be a great comfort and source of faith in the legal system at this difficult time. They can act as your representative and take care of the essential legal papers when dealing with insurance providers.

Our trusted car accident attorneys in Solona County have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

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