[06-30-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Ten Vehicles Caused Traffic on 118 Freeway

A ten-vehicle crash caused significant traffic on state Route 118 on Thursday morning, June 30.

According to California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 6:52 a.m. on the westbound 118 Freeway close to Reseda Boulevard.

The crash involved a big rig and initially blocked all lanes of the freeway.

According to CHP, a total of five vehicles needed to be towed.

It was unclear right away whether there were injuries.

The collision caused heavy traffic from the Ronald Reagan Freeway (state Route 405) to Reseda Boulevard.

The crash remains under investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Unfortunately, the rise in the state’s economy has been accompanied by an increase in the number of fatal and injury-causing traffic accidents. In 2010, 3,304 people died in traffic-related incidents, per data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

It’s incredibly dangerous to be on the road in California. These wrecks could have been prevented if the drivers involved had exercised greater caution. More than 94% of accidents can be attributed to human error.

Injuries sustained in a car crash can range from being very uncomfortable to potentially lethal. Drivers can easily become numb to the dangers they face on the road due to the frequency with which accidents occur.

A multi-vehicle collision is defined as one that involves three or more vehicles. A head-on collision can cause a chain reaction involving up to six cars.

In 2010, more than 13,000 people were killed in multi-vehicle accidents, according to a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

In cases where only two cars were involved, prosecuting the drivers is a simple matter. Collisions involving several vehicles are more complicated to resolve.

Trying to figure out who or what is at fault is more difficult. Two or more cars colliding could have caused serious injuries to bystanders.

If it is not clear who caused a multiple-vehicle collision, relying on an insurance company could be a mistake. You shouldn’t expect an insurance company to quickly settle your claim because they care more about their bottom line.

Our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have been advocating for injured clients and obtaining compensation for them for decades.

Our legal team has experience with a wide range of cases, including those involving some of the most common causes, defendants, and compensation strategies. Please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online form to schedule a free legal consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.