[12-12-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – Four People Injured in Rollover Crash on Vasco Road

Four people were injured and hospitalized in a solo rollover car crash in East Contra Costa County on Monday afternoon, December 12, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 3:42 p.m. on Vasco Road near Brentwood.

The car involved reportedly attempted to pass a truck before it flipped and landed against the wall.

The vehicle’s occupants included two adults and two children who were all brought to Eden Hospital via ambulance for sustaining minor injuries.

The collision blocked all northbound lanes near Dyer Road, causing a significant traffic jam. The investigation by the CHP continues.

Car Accident Statistics

The National Safety Council predicted in the year 2020 that speeding, drunk driving, and not wearing a safety belt would account for as much as 80% of all traffic fatalities. The death rate increased by 8.3% in 2017 after declining for three consecutive years.

The number of deaths per 100,000 registered vehicles fell from 33 in 1913 to 1.53 in 2020. There were 1,300,000 car accidents with 4,200 fatalities in 1913. But by 2020, the total number of automobiles on the road had skyrocketed to 276,000,000, resulting in 42,338 fatalities.

By 2020, both annual vehicle sales and total kilometers traveled had declined by 11%. Deaths per vehicle increased by 21.7%, deaths per person by 8.5%, and deaths per mile by 7.9%.

There could be as many as 4.8 million persons seriously injured in car accidents in 2020. The cost of treating people hurt in car accidents is expected to be $473.2 billion.

Car Accident Lawyers in Contra Costa County

Those who have been wronged ought to be financially reimbursed for their troubles. Regardless of who was at fault in the accident that injured you or a loved one, you have the right to file a personal injury claim and seek financial compensation for the harm done.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in an automobile accident in California, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. We’ll take care of all necessary communication with the insurance company on your behalf.

Our trusted car accident attorneys in Contra Costa County have the awards and extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.