[08-08-2023] San Diego County, CA – Three People Severely Injured Following Collision Between Two Vehicles on Valley Road

An 18-year-old driver and his two passengers sustained severe injuries after a head-on collision between two vehicles on Valley Road, San Diego, on Tuesday afternoon, August 8, 2023.

The San Diego Police were dispatched to the 16000 block of San Pasqual Valley Road near the San Diego Zoo Safari Park around 4:12 p.m.

According to the report, a 54-year-old man was driving his Dodge Ram eastward when the teenage driver lost control of his Honda Accord and crossed the double yellow lines, resulting in a direct collision.

Following the collision, the driver of the Honda was transported to a medical facility due to multiple femur fractures in both legs.

The injuries sustained by all three occupants of the Honda are classified as life-threatening.

The involvement of alcohol or drugs in the accident is yet to be determined as the investigation continues.

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Car Accident Statistics

The most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that 42,795 people died in vehicle accidents in 2022. This showcases a minor decline of 0.3% compared to the 42,939 fatalities documented in 2021. The mortality rate, 1.37 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles in 2021, also reduced to 1.35 deaths in 2022. Notably, there was an approximately 1% increase in Americans driving in 2022 compared to the pandemic’s peak year.

Furthermore, there is an anticipation of a decline in fatalities during the last quarter of 2022. This signifies the third consecutive quarterly reduction in deaths, following a trend that emerged after seven straight quarters of growth starting in the third quarter of 2020.

Regarding specific states, California recorded approximately 4,407 deaths in 2022, indicating a 2.8% increase compared to the previous year’s figure of 4,285.