San Pablo, CA (March 13, 2023) – A crash was reported in San Pablo on Friday, March 10, that resulted in injuries.
According to reports provided by the Contra Costa County Fire Department, a collision involving multiple vehicles took place on the eastbound lanes of the Interstate 80 Freeway at the San Pablo Dam Road exit ramp.
A total of six vehicles were involved in the accident. Authorities arrived at the scene and located a great Lexis 300, a black Hyundai Sonata, a black Nissan Versa, and three other vehicles blocking multiple lanes of travel.
The Contra Costa County Fire Department dispatched paramedics to provide assistance to the injured victims at the scene. At least one person was transported to Kaiser Hospital in the Richmond area for emergency care. In addition, a female patient was taken to the hospital after sustaining an injury to her head.
One person was taken into police custody following the accident.
At least four of the vehicles involved in the accident had to be towed from the scene due to the extent of the damage.
The police are currently trying to determine the cause of this multivehicle accident.
Car Accidents in California
Reports provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety state that approximately 43 percent of all motor vehicle accidents in the country involve multiple vehicles. In California, approximately 45 percent of all fatal accidents involve two or more vehicles. The unfortunate truth is that when more vehicles are involved in an accident, the chances of severe and life-altering injuries are drastically increased.
Multiple vehicles crashing into each other dramatically increases the force of impact. Vehicles can be struck repeatedly by several vehicles during accidents, causing more damage and severe injuries. In addition, when multiple vehicles are involved in an accident, it can cause severe delays in traffic throughout the area. This can slow down the time that it takes for first responders to make it to the scene to provide assistance. Victims who are involved in multivehicle accidents are also more likely to become trapped inside their vehicle due to the extent of the damage.
When victims are harmed in automobile accidents, and negligence plays a role, it is crucial that they understand the legal options that they have in order to help them move forward.
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