One Person Killed in Oceanside Car Crash on Interstate 5 near Las Pulgas Road
Oceanside, California (December 6, 2021) –One person has died in a traffic collision that happened early Monday morning on an interstate in Oceanside near Camp Pendleton, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The tragic accident, which was reported a little before 3:30 a.m., happened on the southbound side of Interstate 5 near Las Pulgas Road.
CHP said the crash possibly involved two vehicles. Details on what led to the collision at this time are unknown.
Oceanside Collision Leaves At Least 1 Dead
One person, whose name was being withheld pending family notification, died in the crash.
Another person was taken to a hospital in unknown condition.
Police temporarily closed three lanes of Interstate 5 near Las Pulgas due to the incident.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Traffic Collisions in Oceanside
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. Oceanside records one of the highest numbers of accidents in the county of San Diego. Twenty fatalities resulted from traffic collisions in 2017. Of these fatalities, six of them were pedestrian-related. Drunk driving played a role in 40% of all the fatal accidents in the city in 2017. Statistics show that the leading cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
There are highways that record high amounts of traffic collisions in Oceanside. In 2017, there were five fatalities on SR 76. Interstate 5 also records a high volume of accidents. In the same year, five people died due to accidents on the intestate or its ramps.
When you are involved in a traffic collision, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damages, and maybe funeral services, while also enduring endless mental and emotional suffering.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately determined, the authorities will continue to gather more information, including witness statements to establish the cause of the accident. However, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all questions to their satisfaction,” he said.
Victims of traffic accidents have an enforceable right under law to full and fair compensation for the costs and losses they suffer. Whether they receive what the law provides for them or whether they receive any compensation at all depends on how well their attorneys can pursue their claims through the intricacies of the state civil legal processes.
Call a California Auto Accident Attorney Today
If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a litigator immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice. Our attorneys will pursue the justice you deserve and will work hard to obtain fair compensation for your losses, injuries, and suffering.