[12-03-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Injuries Under Investigation After Multi-Vehicle Collision in Hesperia

Authorities reported a multi-vehicle collision, with injuries under investigation, in Hesperia on Saturday afternoon, December 03, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 1:16 p.m. along the 15 freeway in the bypass lane.

Firefighters arrived at the crash and discovered three vehicles were involved: two white sedans and a white truck.

The extent of possible injuries is under investigation, although no major injuries were initially reported. The traffic was also obstructed due to the crash.

A two-vehicle collision occurred shortly before this crash along the same highway.

The CHP Victorville Station is looking into both collisions.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Every minute, a car accident occurs in the United States, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It is estimated that 3,300 persons lost their lives in car accidents throughout California in 2016. Even more surprising is the fact that human error accounts for 94% of these events.

One out of every ten annual fatalities in the United States is attributed to car accidents, per the National Safety Council. Approximately 3,898 individuals have been killed and 2.7 million injured as a direct result of these accidents in California. There was a 23.5 percent rise in injuries and fatalities attributable to these causes between 2013 and 2017.

A multi-vehicle collision is one in which three or more vehicles are involved. As many as six cars can be completely destroyed in an accident, and many more can be severely damaged.

More than 13,000 people were killed in multi-vehicle accidents in 2010, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Car Accident Lawyers in San Bernardino County

If you or a loved one are wounded in a car accident in California, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your losses (including pain and suffering, lost earnings, medical expenses, and so on).

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