[11-22-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – One Hospitalized, Several Others Injured in Richmond Multi-Vehicle Collision

One person was hospitalized and several others were injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Richmond on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

According to the Richmond Police Department, the crash occurred on Richmond Parkway and Lakeside Drive.

The responders arrived at the scene and found five vehicles involved in the crash, one of which flipped over, trapping its occupant inside.

Investigation revealed one car traveled east on Richmond Parkway, lost control, and slammed into another car. It then veered across the center line and crashed with three more cars before flipping over.

Major injuries were sustained by the driver of the wrecked car, who was taken to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, the other drivers only received minor wounds. It remained unclear how many injured people were involved.

For several hours, Richmond Parkway was closed while the investigation continued.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

One car collision occurs every minute in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It is estimated that 3,300 persons lost their lives in car accidents in California in 2016. Interestingly, nearly all of these incidents (94%) are due to preventable human mistakes.

One out of every ten annual deaths in the United States is attributed to motor vehicle collisions, according to the National Safety Council. There have been 3,898 fatalities and 2.7 million injuries due to car accidents in California. Between 2013 and 2017, the number of injuries and deaths from these causes rose by 23.5%.

A multi-vehicle collision is defined as an incident involving three or more motor vehicles. An accident can totally wipe out as many as six vehicles and can badly damage many more.

In 2010, more than 13,000 people were killed in incidents involving two or more vehicles, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Car Accident Lawyers in Richmond

If you have been in a car accident in California, injured or your loved one killed, one of your best options is to see a lawyer and pursue legal action. When dealing with the insurance company, they will advocate on your behalf.

It’s crucial that victims of car accidents in California be compensated for their losses. However your injuries occurred, you and your loved ones are entitled by law to file a personal injury claim seeking financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress.

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

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