Capistrano Beach, CA – One Killed, Two Hurt in Pileup Crash on San Diego Fwy

Capistrano Beach, CA (February 13, 2023) – A multi-vehicle collision in Capistrano Beach on Sunday, February 12, left one person dead, and two others were injured. 

The deadly accident was reported on the San Diego Freeway south of Camino De Estrella at around 2 a.m. Three or more vehicles collided on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, and one person reportedly suffered fatal injuries. Two other victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. 

The accident involved an overturned vehicle. No further information has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly crash is in progress. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Deadly Car Accidents in California

Between January and December 2021, there were 11,951 auto accidents reported in Orange County. According to the TIMS data, rear-end collisions occur in 33.14% of all crashes, and broadside impacts were a factor in nearly 3,559 auto accidents that year, or 29.78% of all reported car accidents. Head-on collisions, sideswipes, overturns, collisions with pedestrians, and collisions with road debris account for around 36.71% of car crashes in Orange County.

Under California law, wrongful death claims may be established if it can be shown that someone died as a result of another person’s conduct, whether those actions were intentional or not. The surviving partner and children of the deceased party may be able to file the lawsuit on behalf of the decedent, and even the parents of the deceased may have grounds to launch a lawsuit if there are no spouses or children. If the victim did not leave behind a spouse, children, or parents, their heirs stand to make a claim for damages. 

When a family member dies unexpectedly and without notice, it is completely devastating for those closest to the victim. Anytime there is even the slightest possibility that a fatality may have been caused by someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or criminal intent, an investigation must be opened to determine if there is a right to compensation. You might be qualified to launch a lawsuit against the culpable parties for monetary damages if a loved one passes away in a car accident. What you obtain from your claim can start to make up for the income made by the deceased and can also cover your funeral and medical costs.

Helping families who lost a loved one as a result of someone else’s negligence has always been our top priority at Russell & Lazarus APC, Personal Injury Lawyer. Our lawyers assist the surviving family members in bringing a claim against the negligent parties following a fatal accident in order to receive fair compensation. If a family member passed away as a result of someone else’s negligence, you should not be required to cover their funeral expenses and other accident-related expenses. Call our offices at (949) 309-0990 to arrange a free consultation with a Capistrano Beach wrongful death attorney.

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. 

Disclaimer: This is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.