[12-17-2022] San Mateo County, CA – Three-Vehicle Collision in Pacifica Results in Possible Injuries

Authorities reported a possible injury resulting from a multi-vehicle collision in Pacifica on Saturday evening, December 17, 2022.

According to the Pacifica Police Department, the three-car crash occurred before 7:00 p.m. on State Route 1 or Cabrillo Highway near Linda Mar Boulevard.

Emergency personnel rushed to the site of the collision and discovered three vehicles were involved.

The exact cause of the crash was not immediately clear and the extent of injuries involved remains under investigation.

The crash closed Highway 1 as the clearing of wreckage ensued. By around 7:00 p.m., the responders were able to open the lanes again.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows roughly one car collision every minute. Over three thousand people have been killed in automobile accidents only in California. To a large extent (94%), many incidents can be attributed to human error.

Every year, more than 110,000 people in the United States are killed in traffic-related accidents, as reported by the National Safety Council. Due to these disasters, 3,898 people in California lost their lives and 2.7 million were injured. The number of people losing their lives has increased by 23.5% since 2013.

When four or more cars are involved in an accident, it is referred to as a “multi-vehicle collision.” Six or more cars are usually totaled when two collide head-on, and many more may be damaged.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows that in 2010, over 13,000 people lost their lives in crashes involving several vehicles.

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