[02-11-2021] Riverside County, CA – 4 People Killed After a Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash in San Jacinto

Four people were killed after a major multi-vehicle collision in San Jacinto on Thursday night, February 11.

The deadly collision transpired at approximately 8:15 p.m. at the intersection of Seventh Street and the Ramona Expressway in San Jacinto.

Five vehicles were involved in the collision, including a Nissan Armada SUV and a Kia Optima. How the crash occurred and the reason why it happened has not been established.

One occupant of the Nissan and two occupants from the Kia was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

The third occupant of the Kia was rushed to Riverside University Medical Center with critical injuries. Unfortunately, she later died while undergoing treatment.

It was unclear whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision. Local authorities are currently investigating the case. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the accident.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading factors in unintentional injury deaths in California. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 3,304 fatal car accidents in California in 2017. In 2018, 48 over 100,000 people died from their injuries on average in California.

Multi-vehicle collisions are just one type of car accident. This type of accident usually occurs when three or more cars are involved in the accident. They commonly stem from a “chain-reaction” crash, wherein one vehicle will bump into another, causing it to crash into other cars on the roadway potentially.

These types of crashes are commonly caused by drunk driving, speeding, and distracted driving.

When a car accident occurs, the victims, their families, and the entire community are often devastated. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reports that there were 3,563 car accident fatalities throughout the state in 2018 alone. Thousands of people must deal with grief and sudden loss in the wake of California’s deadly accidents.

Riverside County Wrongful Death Claim for Victims of Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collisions

Losing a loved one from a fatal multi-vehicle collision can be quite devastating and painful for the victim’s family. Facing cases like this can be complicated, which is why seeking the assistance of an experienced attorney is essential.

Attorneys can file a wrongful death claim on your behalf and negotiate with insurance companies and ensure that you will get the compensation you rightfully deserve.

At Arash Law, our fatal car accident attorneys have witnessed firsthand that almost half of the injured individuals are left with permanent disabilities such as brain damage, paralysis, amputation injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other severe conditions that substantially and destructively affect the lives of crash victims. When a motor vehicle accident leads to death, the family members of those who died to suffer both emotionally and, often, financially.

A fatal car accident attorney from our office can handle the legal issues for you. Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation fatal car accident case review.