[02-18-2023] Alameda County, CA – Two Children Injured After Car Crashed into Oakland House and Sparked Fire

Five people, including three children, were injured after a car crashed into a house and sparked a fire in Oakland on Saturday evening, February 18, 2023.

According to the Oakland Fire Department, the crash occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Sereno Circle after the vehicle sped down Campus Drive and across Redwood Road.

The motorist was reportedly traveling at high speed when it leapt a curb and struck some landscaping before driving into the house’s garage. The firefighters let the resulting fire burning as the car was on top of a gas main, totally shearing it, making it a gas-fed fire.

The car’s five occupants, two adults and three children, escaped after the crash. The responders requested two ambulance, and the two children sustained minor injuries. The third child and the two adults received medical care at the scene. The house next door caught fire. It was unknown if anyone was inside, though nobody was inside the hit house.

Gas was turned off in the area by PG&E. It took about 30 firefighters to put out the fire and get it under control. Why the motorist lost control is unknown as the investigation continues.

Reckless Accident Statistics

Every year in the United States, careless drivers cause tens of thousands of accidents, thousands of injuries, and hundreds of deaths. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, careless driving constitutes “a wanton disregard” for the well-being of other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians on the road.

The number of lives lost due to careless driving is difficult to predict. AAA found that between 2003 and 2007, reckless driving was a factor in 56% of accidents. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatal Accident Reporting System indicates that speeding is a significant factor in various fatal car accidents across the United States.

What to Do After a Car Accident

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Reckless Accident Victim Lawyers in Oakland

The victim or their family may be able to file a personal injury or wrongful death suit against the at-fault driver in order to recoup financial losses incurred as a result of the accident. If this occurs to you in California, you should consult with an attorney who focuses on cases involving auto accidents caused by the negligence of other drivers.

Our award-winning Oakland reckless accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have years of experience in advocating for accident victims, with granted compensation totaling $750 million so far. 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.