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Nazariy Ilchuk Injured in Concrete Crash on Highway 20
Nazariy Ilchuk was injured in the accident and was taken to Harborview Medical Center Concrete, WA. – A man was injured in a multi-vehicle collision last week Sunday in Concrete. According to the Washington State Patrol, the accident happened around 7 p.m. on Highway 20 near milepost 91. 5-year-old Nazariy Ilchuk was driving a car westbound when he was involved in a collision with two others cars. The impact of the collision sent the man’s car off the road where it struck a tree. The vehicle overturned and came to rest on its roof. The man was injured in the ...
1 Injured in Longview Bicycle Accident at Washington Way and Vandercook Way
The bicyclist was injured in the collision and was taken to the hospital in unknown condition. Cowlitz County, WA. – A bicyclist was injured after being hit by a car on Friday evening in Longview. The bicycle accident happened at the intersection of Washington Way and Vandercook Way at around 5:30 p.m., according to the police. A bicyclist was hit by a car in unclear circumstances. The bicyclist was injured in the collision and was taken to the hospital in unknown condition. An investigation into the accident is underway ...
2 Killed in Port Orchard Motorcycle Accident on Highway 16 near Tremont St.
David Smith and Vickie Carr killed in motorcycle accident on Highway 16 near Tremont Street in Port Orchard Port Orchard, WA. – Two people were killed in a motorcycle accident in Port Orchard on Friday afternoon. According to the Washington State Patrol, the accident happened around 5 p.m. on Highway 16 near the Tremont Street exit. 65-year-old David R. Smith and his passenger, 68-year-old Vickie L. Carr, were riding a motorcycle east on the highway when the rider lost control and crashed. Smith and Carr, both residents of Salem, were killed in the accident. Police say both riders were wearing ...
1 Injured in Santa Cruz Crash on Highway 1 near Davenport Avenue
At least one person suffered serious injuries in the accident and was taken to the hospital Santa Cruz, CA. – At least two people were injured in a collision in Santa Cruz on Friday night. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 9:56 p.m. on Highway 1 near Davenport Avenue. Two vehicles were involved in the collision. The events leading up to the accident were not released. At least one person suffered serious injuries in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the ...
1 Injured in Fairfax Crash at Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Olema Road
At least one person was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment Fairfax, CA. – At least one person was injured in a car accident on Friday night in Fairfax. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 8:19 p.m. at Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Olema Road. Two vehicles were involved in the collision. However, the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. At least one person was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. More details about the accident were not released. An ...
1 Injured in Watsonville Crash on Highway 1 near Mar Monte Avenue
At least one person was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment Watsonville, CA. - At least one person was injured in a car accident that happened in Watsonville on Friday evening. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 8:06 p.m. on Highway 1 near Mar Monte Avenue. Two vehicles were involved in the accident. The circumstances surrounding the collision were not immediately determined. At least one person was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into ...
1 Injured in Lancaster Crash on Highway 138 near 6oth Street
At least one person was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Lancaster, CA. – Authorities are investigating a car accident that left at least one person injured in Lancaster on Friday evening. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 9:08 a.m. on Highway 138 near 6oth Street. Officers who responded to the incident located two cars at the accident scene. The circumstances surrounding the accident were not immediately determined. At least one person was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. An investigation into the accident ...
1 Injured in Adelanto Crash on El Mirage Road near Richardson Road
At least one person was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment Adelanto, CA. – At least one person was injured in a car accident that happened in Adelanto on Thursday evening. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 5:19 p.m. on El Mirage Road near Richardson Road. Four vehicles were recovered at the accident scene, but the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. At least one person was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. More details about the accident were not ...
Major Injuries Reported in Crash on Howard Road in Stockton
According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck took place around 12:33 a.m. on Howard Road, just west of Wing Levee Road. Stockton, CA. – Major injuries were reported in an early Saturday morning collision that happened in Stockton. According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck took place around 12:33 a.m. on Howard Road, just west of Wing Levee Road. A Nissan Altima and a gray SUV were involved in the crash. Debris from the collision was scattered in the roadway. At least one person suffered major injuries in the accident. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and transported ...
Randy Jason Munoz-Cruz Identified as Driver Killed in Crash at Bakersfield Intersection
19-year-old Nathon Michael Ramirez is suspected of being impaired when he allegedly ran a red light and caused the collision. Bakersfield, CA. – The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the driver who died in a Tuesday night suspected DUI accident in Bakersfield as 27-year-old Randy Jason Munoz-Cruz of Porterville. 19-year-old Nathon Michael Ramirez is suspected of being impaired when he allegedly ran a red light and caused the collision. Bakersfield police said the crash occurred around 11:34 p.m. at East California Avenue and Union Avenue. Munoz-Cruz was driving a Dodge Charger on a green light, and Ramirez was driving a ...
If you are reading this, it’s likely you are looking for the information regarding traffic collisions that happen in the state of California. You have come to the right place. Get up-to-date reports on car accidents that occur daily across the state of California. Several traffic collisions occur daily in California. Some of these mishaps include semi- truck collisions, car accidents, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents.
Summary of crash fatalities in California
According to a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 38824 lives were lost in traffic crashes across the US in 2020. This was the highest number recorded number since 2007. The number of police-reported crashes in 2020 decreased by 22% compared to 2019, and the estimated number of people injured declined by 17%. In 2020, at least 3847 people were killed in traffic collisions in California, which was higher than the 3719 traffic fatalities that occurred in 2019. A study by the National Highway Safety Administration (NHSTA) revealed that three of the ten most deadly highways in America run through California, which has nearly 396,540 miles of roadway. The study analyzed data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System and identified the dangerous highways based on the number of fatal crashes per 100 miles traveled. The three highways are Interstate 5, the 15 Freeway and the 80 Freeway.
Below is a summary of traffic fatalities that occurred in California.
- California had the 2nd highest number of traffic fatalities after 3847 people were killed in collisions across the state. Texas ranked the highest with 3874 fatalities, while Florida had the 3rd highest number of fatalities with 3331.
- California recorded 1159 alcohol-impaired fatalities, a 4.4% increase from 2019. The DUI-related fatalities were 30% of the total fatalities. California had the largest increase in DUI-related fatalities, with 193 more lives lost.
- NHTSA found that 1368 people killed in collisions in 2020 were occupants of passenger cars, while 693 were occupants of light trucks.
- It was further determined that 2260 fatalities resulted from single-vehicle crashes, while multi-vehicle collisions resulted in 1587 deaths.
- 1111 people were killed in the collisions were properly restrained, while 761 of those who died were unrestrained.
- 2666 fatalities happened in urban areas while 1775 deaths happened in rural California.
- As per the report, 539 motorcyclists, 986 pedestrians, and 129 bicyclists died in the accidents across the state.
- NHTSA determined that 1228 (32%) of the total fatalities reported in the state involved speeding motorists.
| Year | |||
| Type of Collision | 2019 | 2020 | Percentage Change |
| Car Crashes | 1227 | 1368 | 11.6% |
| Light-truck Crashes | 717 | 693 | -3.5% |
| Motorcycle Crashes | 491 | 539 | 10% |
| Bicycle Crashes | 143 | 129 | -10% |
| Pedestrian Accidents | 1011 | 986 | -2.5% |
Table 2. Fatalities resulting from different types of traffic collisions in California for years 2019 and 2020
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