[06-14-2021] Ventura County, CA – One Person Hurt After a Multi-Vehicle Collision in Oak View

At least one person was hurt after a multi-vehicle traffic collision in Oak View on Monday afternoon, June 14.

The major collision transpired at approximately 2:10 p.m. on the northbound lanes of Highway 33, just south of Portal Street in Oakview.

A pileup was reported in the afternoon. A car reportedly lost control and collided head-on with four other vehicles. How the collision occurred, and the reason why it happened have not been established.

At least one person was seriously injured in the accident. The injured party was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment. The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the cause of the accident.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Car accidents in the U.S. happen more often than you think. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, a car accident occurs every 60 seconds. This means approximately 5.25 million car accidents occur every year throughout the country.

On average, there are at least 6 million traffic accidents that occur in the U.S. every year. In 2019 alone, approximately 33,244 fatal motor vehicle crashes occurred, which resulted in 36,096 deaths.

A multi-vehicle crash typically happens when three or more vehicles are involved in a traffic collision. A “chain reaction usually causes them,” wherein one car bumps into another, causing the other vehicle to hit another vehicle on the roadway. Multi-vehicle collisions are commonly caused by drunk driving, speeding, and distracted driving.

Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collisions in Ventura County

While it’s technically possible to represent yourself in a car accident case, it is not the wisest course of action. Self-representation can put you at risk of making mistakes and missing your opportunity to recover for your damages. Negotiating with insurance claims adjusters is difficult, and the stakes can be high. Protect your rights and your future by retaining an attorney to settle your case or take it to trial if need be

At Arash Law, we fight hard for injury victims. You can rely on our relentless trial attorneys to work vigorously to assure that liability is allocated accurately in your legal case so that you get the total compensation you deserve under the law. Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation fatal car accident case review.