[06-01-2021] Orange County, CA – Police Chase in Santa Ana Ends in a Major Car Crash, Leaves One Injured

One unidentified person was hurt after a two-vehicle collision in Santa Ana triggered by a Police chase on Tuesday evening, June 1st.

The accident occurred at approximately 7:20 p.m. in the area of Fifth Avenue and Laurel Street in Santa Ana. Authorities attempted to pull over a driver for an alleged traffic violation when the driver failed to stop, prompting a police chase.

The suspect drove through stop signs and reached speeds of roughly 60 mph. The suspect then crashed into another vehicle near Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue. The suspect then slammed into a tree near the intersection.

The driver of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries from the accident. The suspected driver and his passenger were both detained at the scene. Local authorities are further investigating the accident.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In major car crashes, speed is often a major contributing factor. Speed increases the severity of injuries that are sustained in any car accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly ten thousand victims were killed across the United States in 2018 in auto accidents caused by speeding. In 2017, speeding was a factor in 26 percent of all traffic fatalities.

Section 22350 of the California Vehicle Code prevents drivers from traveling “at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent.” The statute also prohibits any speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.

Many drivers give in to the temptation to speed. Maybe traffic is heavy, or they have places to be, or they are running late. There are many excuses, But what these drivers don’t think about are the many legal consequences of driving faster.

Orange County Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Two-Vehicle Collisions

When speed is a factor in an auto accident, injuries are more likely to be serious. This fact means that it will take more money to compensate you for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other losses. You have the legal right to be fully and fairly compensated for all the losses you suffer. It is vital to hire an injury attorney who knows how to get you the compensation you deserve.

Our attorneys from Arash Law understand the common causes, defendants, and how to fight for compensation for collision-related injuries. We have two successful decades of experience representing injured clients throughout California, including San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, and Sherman Oaks.

We fight hard to protect your legal rights so that you can focus on making the best recovery possible from your injuries. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.