[07-27-2022] Riverside County, CA – A Multi-Vehicle Crash Killed One Person and Injured Four on the 91 Freeway

A multi-vehicle crash in Riverside killed one person and injured four others on the 91 Freeway on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

The accident occurred at approximately 12:48 a.m. between Van Buren Boulevard and Adams Street.

According to the Riverside California Highway Patrol, police discovered two vehicles flipped over and another on fire.

The victim was declared dead at the scene.

According to Riverside County Fire Authority (RCFA) Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins, four people were rushed to the hospital, two of whom were in serious condition while two had minor injuries.

According to Hopkins, fire from the collision spread behind the apartment complex bushes in the 8700 block of Indiana Avenue.

Firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the flames. The debris from the vehicles was scattered over multiple lanes of the freeway.

The CHP issued a SigAlert for the shutdown of all freeway lanes.

The case remains under investigation.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Vehicle accidents on our highways seem almost inevitable with so many vehicles on California’s roads and a public transit infrastructure that has failed to keep up with the growing populations in Southern California’s main cities.

Every year, almost 200,000 accidents in California result in injuries or fatalities. Traffic fatalities in Riverside County have risen throughout the years. According to the Coroner’s office, more than 30 people are killed and hundreds are injured in vehicle crashes in the region every year,

Car crashes are not uncommon in Riverside. In reality, vehicle crashes have killed hundreds of people in the city alone. However, certain locations are more impacted than others. You can lessen your chances of getting involved in a terrible accident if you act with caution around these major crossroads.

Riverside County Multi-Vehicle Crash Lawyers

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, multiple vehicle crashes account for 40% of all vehicle accident deaths. Those who survive are frequently left with life-changing injuries. Survivors may incur significant pain and suffering, incapacity to work, salary loss, permanent disability, and major medical expenses.

To guarantee that you obtain the entire amount of compensation to which you are entitled, you must contact a lawyer who is well-versed in the complexities of multi-vehicle collisions.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a multi-vehicle collision, our Riverside County multi-vehicle accident attorneys at Arash Law will aggressively pursue your claim and fight for every dollar that you deserve. Contact us at (888) 488 – 1391 or send us an email to schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options.