Orange County, CA.- At least one person was injured in a double-collision that occurred on the 405 Freeway near Garden Grove on Thursday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident was reported at around 9:29 a.m. on the freeway near Euclid Avenue.
The initial collision occurred between a white sedan and a white Toyota Rav4. The incident happened in the eastbound side of the freeway. Shortly after, two other vehicles collided near the scene.
The CHP reported that at least one person was hurt in the accident. Extent of their injuries was not specified.
Traffic on the freeway was snarled due to the accident. No additional details were immediately released. The CHP is investigating the accident.
Orange County is one of the most populated counties in California and experiences thousands of traffic accidents annually. In 2022, approximately 17,734 people were either injured or killed in vehicle collisions in the county, according to OTS records. The county faces a significant challenge with DUI drivers, holding one of the highest injury and fatality rates involving impaired drivers. In 2022, alcohol or drugs played a role in nearly 11% of the accidents recorded in the county. Another key factor contributing to collisions is speeding. Statistics show that speed played a part in 22% of the accidents reported in 2022.
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