[12-04-2022] Ventura County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Collision in Oxnard, Injuries Under Investigation

Authorities reported a multi-vehicle collision and injuries involved are under investigation in Oxnard on Sunday afternoon, December 04, 2022.

According to the Oxnard Police Department, the crash occurred around 3:00 p.m. at the Oxnard Boulevard and 5th Street intersection.

The responders arrived at the crash site and found three vehicles with significant damage.

The total number of people involved and the extent of injuries are still under investigation by the police.

Many collisions, some of which have been fatal, have reportedly happened at this crossing.

The Oxnard police encourage anyone with information to contact them to aid with the investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Every minute, a car accident happens in the United States, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 2016, it was estimated that 3,300 people died in California car accidents. Around 94% of these incidents may be traced back to some form of human mistake.

According to the National Safety Council, around one in ten Americans is killed in a car crash each year. Approximately 3,898 Californians have lost their lives as a direct result of these incidents, and another 2.7 million have been injured. Since 2013, the number of victims has risen by 23.5 percent.

When three or more cars are involved in an accident, it is called a “multi-vehicle collision.” When two vehicles meet head-on, up to six can be entirely destroyed, and many more can be damaged.

More than 13,000 individuals were killed in crashes involving several cars in 2010, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Car Accident Lawyers in Ventura County

Victims of car accidents in California have the same legal rights as victims of other types of accidents, including the opportunity to file a personal injury lawsuit seeking compensation for their injuries.

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