Placentia, CA (January 26, 2023) – On Wednesday evening, January 25, at around 8:45 pm, two vehicles reportedly collided near the Orangethorpe Avenue and Melrose Street intersection. Placentia police say three people, including a 10-year-old girl, died after a suspected DUI crash. Local emergency responders were quickly on the scene upon receiving calls concerning a severe collision.
It is reported that a passenger van was returning from a church event when it was struck by an unidentified vehicle. In the aftermath of the collision, police immediately discovered two adults deceased at the scene. It is reported that they were ejected from the vehicle.
According to authorities, the child, who has not been identified, died at the hospital. It is reported that four other people involved in the accident sustained injuries as well, but their current medical conditions are unknown at this time.
As reported by the police, the driver of the other vehicle may have run a red light. Further investigation continues as we wait for more information to be released.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in this incident. Our those are with all those affected by the collision.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents in California
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), California ranks second in terms of the number of traffic accidents in the country. Generally, accidents happen in heavily trafficked areas or near intersections where people are making turns. Reckless driving, driving while distracted, and driving under the influence are common causes of collisions in California.
Despite significant reductions in alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in the past three decades, alcohol-impaired driving still accounts for a substantial percentage of traffic fatalities and injuries. A collision involving an alcohol-impaired driver caused a death every 50 minutes in the United States in 2016. In California, as of 2016, 1,059 people were killed in impaired collisions, up 16.2% from 911 in 2015. The highest number of alcohol-involved fatal and severe injuries were concentrated in southern and central California, with the greatest number in Orange County.
Those who lose a loved one in a motor vehicle accident because of someone else’s actions can suffer severe consequences. As well as financial burdens, there are many other factors to consider. It can be overwhelming to seek compensation after an accident. We encourage families to consider all of their legal options in cases like these to move past the burdens caused by the accident. Your family member’s lawful rights should be protected if he or she is injured or killed in an automobile accident in Orange County.
Our Placentia wrongful death attorneys at Beckerman Anderson can assist your family in comprehending the laws that apply to your case, as well as provide guidance throughout the legal process. It is ultimately easier to alleviate your concerns by seeking legal advice from an attorney family may face after a collision. If you are in need of legal representation, call Beckerman Anderson at (949) 474-2254, and we will assist you in your search for justice.
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Disclaimer: As members of our local community, we at Beckerman Anderson strive to draw awareness to the dangers that are related to driving and provide overall safety information for our community members. We are always saddened when we learn about a serious injury accident in our area and hope that through awareness, drivers in our community will take the necessary precautions to avoid such accidents. The information provided in these posts should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. This story is not a solicitation for business. The photographs used in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.
