[08-03-2022] Orange County, CA- 4 People Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on 405 Freeway

According to authorities, at least four people were injured in a four-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon, August 03, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at 12:28 p.m. on the freeway near the State Route 55 freeway junction in Costa Mesa, near Red Hill Avenue.

CHP officers received reports of an overturned big rig on the freeway. According to reports, three other vehicles were involved in the crash, and several vehicles, including the semi-truck, caught fire and exploded on the freeway.

The crash prompted authorities to issue a SigAlert and close several freeway lanes, resulting in hours of backup traffic at the interchange on Wednesday.

FATAL MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH STATISTICS

There are far too many car accidents in the United States. The annual death toll from traffic accidents is approximately 33,654.

Los Angeles is a densely populated city with numerous potential locations for car accidents. The 405, 101, 10, and 5 are frequently congested on your way to work or school, and there are numerous opportunities for rear-end collisions.

At the end of 2016, there were 55,350 accidents on Los Angeles’ roads. This represents a roughly 20% increase over the previous year. According to the Los Angeles Times, at least one person is killed in a car accident every 40 hours.

It is considered to have occurred when multiple vehicles are involved in a single accident. This type of incident occurs when two or more cars collide. When two cars collide, three cars are likely to be involved.

Several factors contributed to these collisions, including risky behaviors such as speeding, driving while intoxicated, driving while distracted, driving in bad weather, driving the wrong way, and breaking traffic laws.

When you hit the brakes in a multi-vehicle collision, steer away from the other vehicles and toward something soft, such as a bush or a railing. Keep an eye out for anyone who may be stumbling around after an accident.

ORANGE COUNTY CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Victims of car accidents frequently suffer from high levels of stress and emotional distress. Because of their shock and anxiety, victims may be unsure of what to do next. As a result, you should contact a knowledgeable Los Angeles automobile accident lawyer in your area.

A wrongful death lawsuit will require the responsible party to pay the deceased’s family’s medical bills, funeral costs, and pain and suffering.

Lawyers may be able to help bereaved families during this difficult time. They are committed to defending their clients’ rights and interests while holding the negligent party accountable.

The car accident attorneys at Arash Law in Los Angeles County are committed to holding the responsible parties accountable and pursuing the financial compensation that injured clients are entitled to. We understand how to help you recover from a traumatic experience.

If you have any questions about a tragic car accident, please contact the lawyer at our firm. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or send an email to set up a free, no-obligation consultation about your fatal auto accident case.