Irvine, CA – One Killed, Two Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on 405 FWY
Irvine, CA (December 4, 2022) – On Friday morning, December 2, a multi-vehicle crash was reported in Irvine that killed one person and injured two others.
According to California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 5:45 a.m. on the southbound 405 Freeway, near the Jamboree onramp to the freeway. The accident occurred when a vehicle was merging onto the highway and collided with another vehicle. This impact caused the vehicles to travel out of control and crash into one more vehicle. The vehicles blocked multiple lanes of traffic
Emergency personnel was called to the scene. It is reported that one person suffered catastrophic injuries and sadly died at the scene of the accident. The name of the victim has not been released at this time. According to the CHP, another person was taken to a local hospital in Mission Viejo, and a third person was taken to Orange County Global Medical Center. There is no information at this time as to the extent of their injuries.
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and the events leading up to the impact. The accident caused the area to be shut down for many hours as crews tended to the victims and cleared the accident.
We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s family.
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 county with the busiest and most dangerous roadways. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2018, more than 3,500 people were killed in car accidents in California. The number of traffic-related fatalities has increased each year since 2018, and 2022 is sadly on pace to exceed previous years’ total fatalities as well. In 2022 there were already over 1,000 car accident deaths in the first three months. There are many reasons accidents happen in California, with some of the most common being texting while driving, speeding, impaired driving, or failing to yield or stop at traffic lights and stop signs.
Losing a loved one is never easy to handle, which is especially true when their passing came unexpectedly and tragically. If someone you love was killed in an accident caused by someone else’s careless or reckless behaviors, holding the at-fault person responsible for their actions is important. When you lose a loved one, we understand 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 and the financial expenses that have arisen since their passing.
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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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