[12-11-2021] Sacramento County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Collision on Calvin Road Seriously Injures Six People

Six people were seriously hurt after a major multi-vehicle collision on Calvin Road on Saturday evening, December 11, 2021.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident took place at the intersection of Calvin Road and Power Inn Road.

Three vehicles collided at the intersection under unclear circumstances. How the accident occurred and why it happened have not been established.

Six people were seriously injured following the collision. They were all taken to an area hospital for treatment. Their identities have not been disclosed.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash. Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the collision.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Car accidents happen more often in the U.S. than you think, and they happen more often than you think. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, there is a car accident every 60 seconds in the United States. This means that about 5.25 million car accidents happen every year in the United States.

Roughly 38,000 people die each year because of car accidents in the U.S. The number of people killed on the road in the United States is 12.4 per 100,000 people. An extra 4.4 million people have been seriously hurt and need medical help.

It’s getting more dangerous to drive in Sacramento and all over California. According to the information office of the California Highway Patrol, there were 1,119 accidents in 2008. This was an 8% increase over 2007.

A multi-vehicle accident is only one type of car accident. Three or more cars often get into an accident together. They are usually caused by a “chain-reaction” crash, where one car bumps into another, which then bumps into other cars on the road. Many reasons cause traffic accidents, but the most common ones are reckless driving, speeding, drunk driving, and distracted driving, among other things.

Sacramento County Personal Injury Attorneys for Victims of Multi-Vehicle Collisions

When you get into a car accident, you and your family may have to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damage, and even funeral costs while also going through a lot of mental and emotional pain.

Car accident victims should start their case as soon as possible. Your lawyer will make sure that all deadlines are met and that your total losses, including future losses, are considered when you get compensation.

Because time is limited, hiring a Sacramento car accident lawyer right away after a crash is important. Crucial evidence can fade, be lost, or be very easy to get rid of. A lawyer will have the resources and skills to keep the proof safe, and they will be able to show it to the insurance company of the person who caused the accident.

Our experienced Sacramento County accident attorneys from Arash Law will fight for you to get through the insurance claims process and take other steps against the person who caused your accident if it is necessary. Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or fill out the form on this page to set up your free personal injury case review. The sooner you get in touch with us, the sooner we can help you get the money you deserve for your injuries.