[11-24-2022] Lassen County, CA – At Least One Injured After Car Crashed Into Power Pole on Thanksgiving Night

At least one person was injured when a car crashed into a power pole in Lassen County on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 24, 2022.

According to the local authorities, the collision occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Richmond Road near Circle Drive.

The vehicle reportedly smashed into an LMUD (Lassen Municipal Utility District) power pole enough to send it flipping over on its roof.

The driver, along with the passengers, were safely removed by emergency responders and LMUD linemen after being trapped in the car. No details were released on the total number of people involved, but they reportedly sustained minor injuries.

The crash caused a power outage for two hours in the area of Richmond road, Susan Hills, and the Golf Course, affecting roughly 900 homes.

No information regarding the reason for the crash or those involved has been made public.

Car Accident Statistics

In 2020, the National Safety Council reported that the majority of those who died in car accidents were not restrained in some way, were traveling at excessive speeds, or were under the influence of alcohol. The death rate increased by 8.3 percent after declining for three years. The number killed in car accidents rose to 42,338 in 2020 from 39,107 in 2019.

Deaths per 10,000 registered motorists fell from 33 in 1913 to 1.53 in 2020. Although 1,300,000 vehicles were recorded for the year, 4,200 individuals were tragically lost to traffic accidents. There were a staggering 276,000,000 vehicles on the road in 2020, resulting in an estimated 42,338 deaths.

In 2020, there were 0.4% fewer people in the world, 0.2% fewer cars registered, and 11% fewer kilometers driven than in 2010. As a result, the fatality rate per vehicle went up by 21.7 percentage points, the fatality rate per person by 8.5 percentage points, and the fatality rate per vehicle mile climbed by 7.91 percentage points.

In 2020, car accident-related injuries could send as many as 4.8 million people to the hospital. The price tag for treating those hurt in automobile accidents was predicted to be $473,2 billion. A company may incur significant costs, including those for wages and productivity lost, medical treatment, office supplies, transportation, and other items.

Car Accident Lawyers in Lassen County

If a loved one of yours has been hurt or died in an automobile accident in California, you should contact a lawyer right once. We’ll deal with the insurance company on your behalf or on behalf of the victim’s family.

Compensation for the victim’s suffering is appropriate. You and your loved ones have the right to file a personal injury claim and seek financial compensation for the harm the accident caused, regardless of who was at fault.

Our trusted and award-winning car accident attorneys in Lassen County have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.