[12-09-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Three People Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision near Cachuma Lake

Three people were injured following a multi-vehicle collision near Cachuma Lake in Santa Barbara County on Friday evening, December 09, 2022.

According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the crash involving six vehicles occurred around 8:40 p.m. along Highway 154.

Three people suffered minor injuries. Fortunately, none of them were hospitalized.

According to the California Highway Patrol, five tow trucks were called to clear up the wreckage that was obstructing the highway in both lanes.

The CHP was looking into the cause of the multi-vehicle crash.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an auto accident occurs every minute in the United States. It’s estimated that 3,300 people perished in car accidents in California in 2016. About 94% of these incidents can be attributed to human error.

About one in ten Americans will die in a car crash each year, according to the National Safety Council. The deaths of 3,898 Californians and injuries to an additional 2.7 million are directly attributable to these disasters. Since 2013, there has been a 23.5% increase in fatalities.

By definition, a “multi-vehicle collision” involves four or more vehicles. When two cars hit head-on, up to six can be destroyed entirely and many more can be damaged.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 13,000 persons were killed in incidents involving two or more vehicles in 2010.

Car Accident Lawyers in Santa Barbara County

Automobile accident victims in California can file personal injury claims and seek financial damages using the same channels open to victims of other types of accidents in the state.

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