[01-28-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – Multi-Car Collision on Interstate 5 Resulted in Minor Injuries

A multi-vehicle collision resulted in two drivers sustaining minor injuries in Hesperia early Saturday morning, January 28, 2023.

According to reports, the crash transpired around 5:08 a.m. on northbound Interstate 15, about a mile before Bear Valley Road.

Authorities responded to the traffic collision of a driver in a white Mitsubishi Mirage sedan who struck a FedEx tractor-trailer semi, and a blue Subaru car was also involved.

The Mitsubishi sedan broke down in the middle/fast lane. To avoid the Mitsubishi, the blue Subaru drove into the right shoulder ditch, landing upside down.

Rescuers requested at least two ambulances to arrive on the scene. Both drivers of the cars involved suffered minor injuries, and the semi-truck driver was unharmed.

All lanes were closed for about 30 minutes while the Mitsubishi and debris were removed.

Investigations are underway to determine what caused the crash.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Car accidents are the leading cause of severe injuries and fatalities in the United States. Approximately 200,000 people are killed or severely injured in traffic accidents annually.

In the United States, one car accident occurs every 60 seconds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 2016, nearly 3,300 people were killed in car accidents in California. More than 94% of all accidents are caused by human error.

According to the National Safety Council, one in every ten people in the United States is killed in a car accident yearly. In 2019, 3,889 people died in California car accidents, and over 2,765,000 were injured. Car accidents have increased by 23.5% since 2013.

An accident involving two or more vehicles is referred to as a multi-vehicle accident. Car accidents may entangle up to six vehicles.

Multi-vehicle accidents are more likely to result in fatalities, serious injuries, or property damage than traffic accidents. If someone loses control or has poor situational awareness, those nearby may be injured. In most cases, the likelihood of such a crash occurring is higher.

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