[07-17-2022] San Diego County, CA – Four People Injured After Truck Crashes into House in North County Neighborhood

According to California Highway Patrol, a driver, passenger, and two kids inside a house were injured after a car struck a house in a North County neighborhood on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

According to a news release from CHP Officer Hunter Gerber, officers responded to the collision that occurred around 2:40 a.m. in the 1300 block of Winter Haven Road in Fallbrook.

Officers discovered a grey Toyota Tacoma there that Fallbrook resident Luis T., 19, was operating when he veered off Winter Haven and struck a home while driving eastbound.

Although the exact cause of the driver’s rash decision to leave the road is unknown, alcohol and/or drugs were thought to have played a role, according to Gerber.

Thomas and his 20-year-old passenger were both transported with severe injuries that could have been fatal to Palomar Medical Center. The children, ages 5 and 9, both sustained minor injuries and were taken to Rady Children’s Hospital for care. The agency only publicly identified Thomas.

According to Gerber, Thomas was later detained in connection with the crash on felony charges, including felony DUI.

The crash remains under investigation.

Reckless Driving Accident Statistics

When drivers engage in aggressive or reckless driving, other people’s lives are put at risk. The reckless driving of others should not put innocent people in harm’s way.

Drivers who are careless and cause harm to others should be held accountable. Careless driving contributes to an increasing number of collisions across the country.

Approximately 6 million accidents occur in the United States each year, resulting in an average of 90 deaths per day. An estimated three million people are killed, and a further two million are permanently injured yearly in car accidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), it is a combination of moving traffic violations that endanger others or property that constitutes reckless driving.

Careless or drunk driving is to blame for the deaths of more than a third of the 13,000 people killed in car accidents yearly.

Every single one of these blunders is the result of carelessness. Motorists frequently engage in dangerous driving practices such as speeding, tailgating, and racing. Intoxicated driving and using the phone while driving are two examples of careless behavior that all drivers should avoid at all costs.

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Car accident victims often suffer long-term pain and discomfort even though they had only a few seconds to react before they were struck. Expenses related to medical care and lost wages could also be a concern.

Those who have been hurt should file a personal injury lawsuit while the investigation is ongoing.

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