[07-01-2023] Orange County, CA – 1 Person Killed, Another Injured Following Fiery Two-Vehicle Collision Near Rancho Mission Viejo

A person died, while another was injured after a fiery two-vehicle collision near Rancho Mission Viejo on Saturday morning, July 01, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on the westbound lanes of Ortega Highway at around 2:15 a.m.

It is unclear what events led to the collision. The authorities found two vehicles on the highway, one on fire after crashing into a power pole, with the fire spreading to a nearby brush.

Two people were found at the scene. One did not survive the crash, while the second person was brought to a nearby hospital.

No information was released regarding the identities of the people involved, and the cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

The brush fire was suppressed to under an acre by the firefighters.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Even though car accidents cannot be anticipated, they can be prepared for. You can maintain your composure in an accident by keeping a checklist in your glove compartment. You can use it to find out what to do, what not to do, and how to protect your rights. To help you, here are some guidelines:

• Remain calm and remain at the scene to ensure safety. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Stay in a safe location until the authorities arrive. Pull over any vehicles that cannot move to the side of the road. To prevent further collisions, activate your hazard lights.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Call the police unless the collision was minimal, no one was hurt, and no property was damaged. The police can investigate by speaking with prospective witnesses and gathering evidence.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Document everything, from your injuries to the weather, road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
• Do not admit fault to the police. Give the police officer an honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. Consult a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report it to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Contact insurance adjusters. You can talk to a claims adjuster but only share the necessary information with them. You should consult a lawyer before accepting a settlement offer or providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, details about the other driver, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from an experienced California car accident lawyer.

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Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents are the most common cause of accidental death and injury in the US. Automobile accidents cause the deaths of approximately two million people every year, and they injure another ten million.

The National Safety Council reports that traffic fatalities nationwide increased by 8.3% in 2020. There were 39,107 car accidents in America in 2019. By 2020, that number had risen to 42,338.

California had 3,847 fatal car accidents in 2020. One-vehicle accidents killed approximately 2,260 people, or 59% of the total. Two or more vehicles were involved in 1,587 fatalities (41%).

Most collisions involved two vehicles (72% of all collisions, 71% of injury collisions, and 77% of all injuries). Angle collisions caused roughly 8,000 severe and fatal injuries in 2020.