Newport Beach, CA – Three Killed in Fatal Crash in Construction Zone on Pacific Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA (May 12, 2022) – Around 12:45 a.m. on Thursday morning, May 12, three people were killed in a fatal crash that took place in Newport Beach.
According to Orange County officials, the accident happened at 3000 Pacific Coast Highway. A driver was traveling in the area when, for reasons that are not yet known, the driver struck a curb in the eastbound lanes. This caused them to strike a construction site. The vehicle and part of the construction site sustained damages in the accident.
Several local responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. Three people inside the vehicle, who have not yet been identified, were tragically pronounced dead at the scene. A total of three construction workers were hurt in the accident. The parties were hospitalized, though they are all expected to be okay.
Due to the severity of the collision, all lanes of traffic were blocked on the highway in the area of Riverside Avenue.
Orange County officials continue their investigation into the circumstances leading up to the collision.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims in this accident. Our thoughts are with those who have been injured in the accident with hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Accidents in California
Far too many lives are taken every year in accidents that took place due to the negligence of others. California is no stranger to this, where thousands of people are killed in fatal accidents every single year. In 2019 alone, it was reported that approximately 3,316 people were killed in fatal California car accidents due to the reckless acts of others. Losing somebody you love in a car accident can affect your life in a variety of ways, leaving you and your family feeling alone and confused. This is why you should always have the help of an attorney on your side during these difficult times.
Bringing a wrongful death claim can be a complex feat, as these claims are incredibly complex. Because of this, having the help of a Newport Beach car accident attorney can be essential to your claim. There are many different parties who could successfully bring a wrongful death claim, including the following:
- The spouse of the deceased victim
- The children of the victim
- The parents of the victim
- A personal representative of the victim’s estate
Losing a loved one can affect your life in many ways, which is why you should speak with a Newport Beach wrongful death attorney immediately.
If you have lost someone you love in an accident, our attorneys at Russell & Lazarus APC, Personal Injury Lawyer are here for you. Our experienced attorneys will help you gain a better understanding of your claim and how we can help you achieve the compensation that you deserve. We will research all aspects of your claim and provide you with the resources that you need during these complicated times. Please contact a wrongful death attorney in Newport Beach at (888) 539-3154 to find out how we can assist 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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