[05-12-2022] Orange County, CA – Three People Killed in Fatal Crash in Newport Beach

The Orange County Police have identified the three people killed in a violent collision on the Pacific Coast Highway Thursday, May 12, 2022.

According to Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. Scott Steinle, they were identified as Crystal M, 34, of Texas; Wayne S Jr., 40, of Newport Coast; and Andrew C, 32, of Arizona.

Three road workers who were standing nearby when the collision occurred were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

The names of the road workers are still unknown.

The crash is still under active investigation.

Three people were killed after their car collided with construction equipment on a stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach early Thursday, May 12.

The crash occurred around 12:45 a.m. in the 3000 block of Pacific Coast Highway.

According to the Newport Beach Police Department, three construction workers suffered minor injuries that were not life-threatening.

The Newport Beach Police received several calls about a car crash in the 3000 block of Pacific Coast Highway.

The car was driving east on the road when it hit a curb and collided with construction equipment on the south side of the road.

Officers discovered all three occupants of the car dead. The car that crashed and the three passengers were not immediately identified.

As the Newport Beach Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team investigated the cause of the crash, all lanes of traffic on Pacific Coast Highway were closed from Superior to Riverside avenues.

Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Some of California’s most dangerous motor vehicle accidents are single-vehicle accidents, but many drivers are unaware of this.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 62% of all fatal car accidents in California involve only one vehicle. Drivers in California, where single-vehicle accidents are all too common, need to be aware of the many contributing factors.

A single-vehicle collision can occur for a variety of reasons. A run-off-the-road accident occurs when a driver loses control while speeding or making sharp turns on a wet, slick road. It is possible to find debris on the road, such as a large branch or an object that fell from the back of a truck.

An uninsured motorist accident caused by, say, a deer jumping in front of your car will have fewer resources available to you because of the comprehensive insurance coverage provided by your policy.

Orange County Car Accident Lawyers

Many car accident victims are unable to return to work or school as a result of the injuries they sustained in the accident. Even if a victim dies as a result of a negligent driver’s actions, that person is still held accountable. The surviving family members of the victim can file wrongful death lawsuits against the driver who was negligent and as a result, caused the victim’s death (or legal heirs).

For them, the process of reliving their losses and grief is a painful one. Depositions and trials force victims to testify about their losses in front of strangers. Dealing with the stress of a long-term legal matter can have a negative impact on one’s mental health.

It is critical to hold negligent drivers accountable if they cause an accident. Accountability is critical in cases where negligence results in an excessive death toll. While wrongful death claims can be emotionally draining, they can also provide some closure for grieving families. This is good news for everyone who drives in California.

Our Orange County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of combined experience and have recovered more than $750 million for their clients throughout California. We have successfully won cases for our clients from all over the state of California, including from places like Sherman Oaks and Sacramento, as well as from places like Riverside and San Jose. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.