[03-23-2021] San Joaquin County, CA – 3 Killed, Two Injured After a Rear-End Crash on Interstate 5

Three people were killed while two CHP officers were injured after a rear-end crash on Interstate 5 on early Tuesday morning, March 23.

The crash transpired at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Interstate 5 southbound near Peltier Road. The officers were reportedly sitting in their patrol vehicle on the freeway’s shoulder when a passing vehicle suddenly crashed into the back of their car.

Due to the severity of the impact, the passing car went out of control and later smashed into a tree and caught fire.

Meanwhile, the CHP vehicle was shoved off the road and rolled into a dirt embankment. The two officers were pinned in the wreckage but were later extricated by emergency personnel.

The two officers were seriously injured and were airlifted to an area hospital for treatment.

The three occupants in the passing vehicle were killed in the accident. Local authorities are further investigating the accident.

Rear-End Crash Statistics

A rear-end accident occurs when one vehicle collides with the vehicle immediately in front of it. Because the leading driver cannot usually prevent the collision, a rear-end accident is often (but not always) the fault of the rear position driver.

Rear-end accidents are some of the most common types of car accidents in the state of California. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), there were 118,029 drivers involved in rear-end injury car accidents and 405 drivers involved in rear-end collisions with fatalities in 2011.

Some common reasons why rear-end accidents occur are distracted driving, tailgating, reckless driving, and driving under the influence. It is important to understand who is legally responsible for causing an accident to file the proper insurance and legal claims. In a rear-end collision, the leading vehicle experiences a momentary acceleration while the rear position vehicle experiences a momentary deceleration.

Wrongful Death Claim for Victims of Rear-End Crashes in San Joaquin County

Protect your legal rights by consulting with an experienced rear-end accident lawyer as soon as possible. Once your immediate medical needs have been addressed, it is time to begin meeting with lawyers and taking steps to protect your right to compensation.

An attorney will advise you what to say and do to protect your right to compensation after an accident.

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