[07-19-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Person Killed, One Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision in Serra Mesa Freeway

According to the authorities, a San Diego man was killed the day after his 27th birthday in a two-vehicle crash on the Serra Mesa Freeway Friday, July 29, 2022.

The crash occurred at 1:00 a.m on Interstate 15 north of Friars Road.

The authorities identified the man as Joseph E. of San Diego, who died at the crash scene.

According to the county Medical Examiner’s Office, Estrella was driving fast north on Interstate 15 when the Toyota sedan he was in veered to the right and hit a box truck with a flat tire parked on the eastern shoulder of the road north of Friars Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the man driving the truck, a 25-year-old from Spring Valley, was outside of it at the time of the crash.

He got minor injuries when the car hit the truck and pushed it into him.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 33,654 people died in car accidents in the United States in 2018. There were 23,000 passenger car accidents that killed people.

In California, about 3,259 car accidents killed people in 2018. These terrible crashes involved about 2,261 passenger cars. The number of traffic accidents in the state keeps going up.

The California Highway Patrol says that San Diego, Chula Vista, and Oceanside were the cities in San Diego County with the most car accidents in 2018.

San Diego is the second-largest city in California and the eighth-largest metropolitan area. It is home to about 1.5 million people.

San Diego, California, is known for its beautiful beaches, nice weather, and laid-back vibe. It is also one of the cities in the country with the most people living in a small area. People in San Diego drive more than 12 million miles daily on the city’s highways.

Last year, 20,270 people were hurt or killed in car accidents in San Diego, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety.

San Diego County Car Accident Lawyers

A lawyer will be able to assist the victim in filing a personal injury claim while the official investigation is still ongoing.

The accident victims have the right to file a personal injury claim to get money for their medical bills, lost wages, emotional pain, and physical pain and suffering.

Even though it is technically possible to represent yourself in a car accident case, it is not a good idea. When you represent yourself, you risk making mistakes and giving up your right to be paid for those mistakes.

It can be hard and risky to negotiate with insurance claims adjusters. Hiring a lawyer to help you settle your case or, if necessary, go to court will protect your rights and your future.

The experienced car accident lawyers at Arash Law in San Diego are here to help you. Arash law allows people in Chula Vista, National City, Lemon Grove, La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside, La Jolla, Torrey Pines, Rancho Penasquitos, and Poway. Call (888) 488-1391 to talk for free with a personal injury lawyer in California.