[10-13-2022] San Diego County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash Resulted in One Fatality in North County

According to the CHP, a passenger of a sedan was killed after a two-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck on Interstate 15 in North County Thursday morning, October 13, 2022

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred about 7:15 a.m. near the Lilac Road Bridge, south of state Route 76.

A semitrailer truck was reportedly involved in a rear-end collision and was parked on the right shoulder of southbound Interstate 15 in North County.

According to CHP Officer Hunter Gerber, the passenger was killed in the collision. The police officer said the sedan’s driver was taken to the hospital via helicopter.

It was hard to tell if anyone was inside the truck. To our knowledge, nobody else was hurt.

Back-ups formed as at least two of the four southbound lanes were closed. Around 10:30 in the morning, all lanes were opened again.

There was no immediate access to additional details.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the United States, a car accident occurs roughly once every 60 seconds. It’s not shocking that our roads are crowded with vehicles.

Today, car accidents are among the leading causes of death and severe injury in the United States. On average, about 2 million people in the United States are injured or killed annually in automobile accidents.

Death and serious injury among Americans aged 2 to 34 are highest due to automobile accidents.

Vacationers flock to San Diego yearly because of the city’s mild climate, beautiful coastline, and easygoing vibe. As a result, it shouldn’t be shocking that this is one of the most gridlocked cities in the United States. More than 12 million vehicles use the city’s roads every day.

There were 21,534 car accidents in San Diego County in 2016, a 5% increase from the year before.

At least four million people are injured yearly due to automobile accidents in the United States. In 2010, 36,560 people were killed in traffic accidents in the United States, as reported by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Department of Transportation.

Accidents can be devastating, even to death, even if the driver seems to be taking every precaution possible.

San Diego County Car Accident Lawyers

Those who suffer catastrophic injuries in a car crash should retain legal representation. A consultation with an attorney is a must after any significant accident. File a claim for damages as soon as possible after an auto accident to protect your legal rights.

You should consult a lawyer if you want your car accident case handled adequately. After the investigation is finished, your lawyer will provide you with a professional opinion on your car accident.

Arash Law is the firm to call if you’ve been in a car accident in San Diego County. All future medical and monetary expenses will also be covered. If the insurance company continues to delay, we will pursue legal action.

Call (888) 488-1391 or submit an online form to set up a free initial consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.