2 Injured in Thursday Afternoon Riverside Car Accident on Highway 60 near Pedley Road
Riverside, California (November 19, 2021) – Two people were sent to the hospital after a big rig collision that occurred Thursday afternoon in Riverside, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Highway 60 crash involved a big rig and a Toyota Avalon and occurred just after 4:00 p.m. near Pedley Road.
Cal Fire responded to the scene to find a driver and a passenger injured. The patients were taken to Riverside Community Hospital with moderate injuries.
California Highway Patrol officers, who also responded to the scene, did not immediately establish the cause of the accident, but they are investigating.
Car Accidents in Riverside
In 2018, 1,989 people were killed or injured in traffic collisions in Riverside, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety. That number was a decrease by 130 from the previous year.
Out of all the car accidents that occurred in Riverside in 2018, 327 were speed-related, which represents a decrease by 15 from 2017.
Alcohol-related crashes also reduced from 220 in 2017 to 174 in 2018.
While there was a general decrease in the number of accidents and victims injured or killed in traffic collisions in 2018, the numbers are still high compared to those recorded in other cities.
Common Causes of Auto-Accidents in Riverside
The leading causes of traffic collisions in Riverside, as well as other cities in California, are distracted driving, speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These are factors related to driver behaviors, and if they are checked, car collisions can be reduced.
If you or your family member was involved in a car accident in Riverside and another driver was responsible, you may have the right to seek compensation from the driver at fault.
Our law firm has a team of professional car accidents attorneys who could help you in your claim process.