Anaheim, CA – One Killed, Four Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Imperial HWY
Anaheim, CA (August 24, 2022) – On Sunday evening, August 21, a multi-vehicle crash was reported in Anaheim that killed one person and injured four others.
According to California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 6 p.m. in the FasTrak lanes west of Imperial Highway Blvd and 55th Street East intersection. The accident occurred when a pickup truck and a sedan entered the same space and collided with each other. The impact caused the vehicles to overturn, and one person was thrown from the pickup truck.
Emergency personnel was called to the scene. The person that was ejected from the truck suffered catastrophic injuries and sadly died at the crash site. The name of the victim has not been released at this time.
An adult and three minors in the sedan were injured in the accident. Paramedics treated the occupants of the sedan at the accident scene. The crash caused the area to be shut down for many hours as crews tended to the victims and cleared the area.
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and the events leading up to the impact.
We offer our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victim whose life was lost in this accident.
Our thoughts are also with the other victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in California
California leads the nation with the busiest and most dangerous roadways in the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2018 more than 3,500 people were killed in car accidents in California. Each year thereafter has had similar amounts of traffic fatalities. In the first three months of 2022, there were already over 1,000 deaths related to car accidents. There are many reasons accidents happen in California, such as texting while driving, speeding, impaired driving, or simply failing to yield or stop at traffic lights and stop signs. More than one-third of all road fatalities in the US are caused by reckless driving.
Losing a loved one is never an easy thing to deal with. This is especially true when their passing came unexpectedly and tragically. If you or someone you love was killed in an accident caused by someone else’s careless or reckless behaviors, it’s important to hold the at-fault person responsible for their actions. When you lose a loved one, we know that no amount of money could replace that person’s presence in your life. However, filing a wrongful death suit against a negligent party can ensure that you get justice for your deceased family member and can help you to cope with their loss
In the aftermath of losing a loved one, you shouldn’t have to deal with these stressful decisions alone and may be wondering where to turn for help. An experienced and compassionate attorney can help to handle legal issues and burdens for you.
If you have lost somebody you love in a fatal accident, speak with a legal advocate that you can trust. Please do not hesitate to contact an Anaheim wrongful death attorney by calling (888) 539-3154 to see how we can help you.
Note: This post was created through the use of secondary sources such as state and local news sources, police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents that take place in Orange County. The facts surrounding this accident have not been independently verified, therefore, if any information is incorrect, please contact Russell & Lazarus APC, Personal Injury Lawyer so we can update the post with the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request.
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