[02-19-2023] San Diego County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Injured in Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Rancho Santa Fe

A driver was killed, and a passenger was taken to the hospital with burn injuries following a fiery collision in the Rancho Santa Fe neighborhood on Sunday night, February 19, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the single-vehicle collision occurred at 10:34 p.m. at 15627 Via De La Valle.

Unknown factors caused a Toyota Camry to stray from the road and collide with a tree. The vehicle then caught fire.

A passenger who managed to escape the burning wreckage and was transported to the burn unit at the UC San Diego Medical Center with injuries of unknown severity died at the scene.
The CHP is looking into what caused the collision.

Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Single-vehicle collisions account for 60% of all fatalities in auto accidents, up 9.4% from 2019 to 2020. Forty-three percent of those involved were hurt. These accidents are frequently caused by speeding, drunk driving, and protecting the occupants.

The most frequent auto accidents occur when two or more vehicles collide, or a driver runs into someone or something. No matter what the situation, car accidents can cause serious injuries or even death.

Using a vehicle is necessary to get around because of the unmatched level of mobility offered in the United States. Every minute, five injuries are reported as a result of traffic accidents, and one person loses their life every 15 minutes.

You can reduce your chances of these occurrences by wearing a seatbelt, being attentive, and avoiding distractions. Regardless of the safety measures, everyone risks being involved in a fatal auto accident.

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Rancho Santa Fe Car Accident Lawyers

Victims of collisions caused by another driver’s negligence may be eligible for compensation. Like most states, California mandates liability insurance.

Anyone who suffers injury in a car accident is entitled to financial compensation for monetary, emotional, and non-financial losses.

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