[11-20-2022] Imperial County, CA – One Killed, Another Hospitalized in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Dogwood Road

Authorities said one driver was killed and another was hospitalized in a multi-vehicle collision near Imperial on Sunday afternoon, November 20, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involving three vehicles occurred at 2:30 p.m. on Dogwood Road, north of Ralph Road.

A 26-year-old male Cathedral City resident was driving a 2016 Kia Forte south on Dogwood Road, while a 57-year-old male Brawley resident was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado with a 56-year-old male passenger from Fresno north on the same road.

Another 54-year-old female Brawley resident was driving a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado behind the first Chevrolet.

The Kia driver, for some unidentified reason, lost control, crossed into the northbound lane, and crashed with the other vehicles. He died on the spot, and the body was taken by the Imperial County Coroner’s Office.

The male Chevrolet driver got minor injuries but chose not to go to the hospital, while the female driver was transported via ambulance to the El Centro Regional Medical Center for minor wounds.

The accident is still being investigated even though all drivers were wearing seat belts and there were no signs of intoxication.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Every 60 seconds, a car crash occurs, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Roughly 3,300 people perished in car accidents in California in 2016. Around ninety-four percent of these cases are due to preventable human error.

According to the National Safety Council, one of every ten annual deaths in the United States is attributed to vehicular accidents. There have been 3,898 fatalities and nearly 2.7 million injuries attributed to automobile accidents in the Golden State. Since 2013, the number of recorded injuries and fatalities due to such events has increased by 23.5%.

A multi-vehicle collision occurs when three or more vehicles are involved in an accident. After an accident, as many as six cars may be obliterated.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2010, over 13,000 people were killed in incidents involving two or more cars.

Car Accident Lawyers in Imperial County

Taking advantage of the legal system and relying on a lawyer is the best thing that you can do at this point. They will act as your agent with the insurer on your behalf.

Victims of accidents should receive monetary compensation wherever possible. You and your loved ones can file a personal injury claim to obtain compensation for medical bills, missed wages, and other losses, regardless of who was at fault.

Our trusted car accident lawyers in Imperial County have the expertise and extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

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