[08-08-2022] Riverside County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer in Murrieta

One car was severely damaged in a multi-vehicle collision on Monday on Interstate 215 in Murrieta on Monday, August 8, 2022.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the collision occurred at 10:20 a.m. on the northbound I-215 between Clinton Keith and Scott roads.

According to CHP officials, a brick-hauling tractor-trailer sideswiped a pickup truck, causing a Toyota Yaris and another pickup to crash.

According to the CHP, all of the involved drivers moved onto the right shoulder or into the center divider, leaving the lanes clear.

However, the area’s traffic was temporarily slowed down.

Crews from Murrieta Fire & Rescue and Riverside County Fire Department were dispatched to the scene and evaluated every person involved, but no one needed to be taken to the hospital.

Initial reports suggested that the semi dumped some of its cargo, but the CHP claimed that no bricks were thrown into lanes.

Due to the severity of the damage to the sedan, the Toyota had to be towed away from the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

As the state’s economy expands, so does the number of accidents on its roads. According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,304 people lost their lives in automobile-related incidents in 2010.

Driving in California is an extremely risky business. If the drivers involved had been more careful, these collisions could have been avoided. Human error accounts for more than 94% of all accidents.

Depending on its severity, a car accident injury may be extremely painful or even fatal. Due to the prevalence of road accidents, it’s easy for motorists to become desensitized to the risks they face every day.

When three or more vehicles are involved in an accident, it is considered a multi-vehicle accident. It is possible for a pileup of six vehicles to result from a head-on collision.

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

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyers

When only two vehicles are involved in an accident, both drivers can be easily prosecuted. Accidents involving multiple vehicles are more challenging to resolve.

The investigation into who or what is responsible is more challenging. Many people could have been hurt if two or more cars had collided.

Putting your faith in an insurance company could be a bad idea if it is unclear who caused a multi-car accident. Insurance companies prioritize their bottom lines over their customers, so you shouldn’t count on them to settle your claim quickly.

Our Riverside County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have successfully represented injured clients and won them compensation 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. To set up a free consultation with one of our skilled lawyers, please call us at (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form.