[04-02-2023] Madera County, CA – At Least Two People Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Granada Drive

At least two people were injured following a traffic collision involving two vehicles in Madera on Sunday evening, April 02, 2023.

The Madera Police Department reported that the crash occurred just before 6:00 p.m. on North Granada Drive near Greenwood Drive.

Multiple agencies dispatched to the scene learned that one driver sideswiped another while attempting to pass them on the road. This led to one vehicle crashing into a tree.

Both the number of people involved in the crash and their current states are still unknown. But major injuries were reported following the crash.

One individual was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center, while another was transported by ambulance to a medical facility. Neither one of them was identified.

No further information was immediately available as the investigation continued.

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

In the United States, vehicle crashes are a leading cause of avoidable death and injury. Over ten million people are injured and more than two million people are killed each year as a result of automobile accidents worldwide.

The National Safety Council reported that fatalities from automotive accidents increased by 8.3 percent in 2020. This number has gone down for the past three years in a row before that. In 2019, there were 39,107 individuals killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States. There were 42,338 the following year in 2020.

In 2020, there were 3,847 people killed in car accidents in California. There were 1,587 people killed in road accidents in which two or more vehicles were involved (41%). The majority, 2,260 people (59%), were killed in single-car incidents.

In 77% of incidents where injuries occurred, 71% of injury accidents, and 72% of accidents overall, two or more vehicles were involved. More than eight thousand people were injured or died due to angle collisions in 2020.

What to Do After a Car Accident

After an automobile collision, calling the authorities immediately is a must. When interacting with law enforcement or insurance companies, it is important to avoid assumptions and provide as much detail as possible. Insurance companies can refuse to pay out if a claimant apologizes for an accident that was not their fault.

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