[08-07-2022] San Diego County, CA- 4 Hospitalized after Two-Vehicle Wrong-way Crash on SR-67 in Lakeside

According to the California Highway Patrol, a wrong-way collision on state Route 67 in Lakeside hospitalized four people on Sunday, August 07, 2022.

According to the CHP, at around 11:30 p.m., a Toyota SUV was traveling in the wrong direction on SR-67 near Mapleview Street when it collided with a car.

The impact flipped the car onto its side, trapping three people inside. The Jaws of Life were used by responding firefighters to cut the roof off and extricate the three people.

The three passengers in the car and the SUV’s suspected wrong-way driver were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.

CHP officers are investigating the crash.

There were no other vehicles involved, and no other injuries were reported.

TWO-VEHICLE CRASH STATISTICS

A decade ago, it was undeniable that California’s population had skyrocketed. The number of people driving themselves to their destinations has increased in recent years. As its population increases, the number of fatal car accidents also increases.
Last year, 3,563 people were killed in car accidents in California, according to the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Thousands of people in California are mourning and dealing with new losses due to the fatal accidents.

Tulare County has also seen an increase in the number of people injured in car accidents. Tulare County car accidents increased by 5% in 2016 over the previous year.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Some people would rather handle their own personal injury claims than hire a lawyer. However, it is critical to be aware of the potential risks. Injury victims who do not have legal representation receive lower settlements than those who do.

Two-vehicle accidents are difficult to resolve without the assistance of a lawyer. Because of the pain and suffering, they have endured since the accident, victims may find it difficult to deal with a multi-vehicle crash lawsuit.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, our San Diego County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to win your case and recover the compensation you deserve. In a personal injury lawsuit, those found liable must pay for medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress.

To schedule a free consultation about your car accident case, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or email us.