At Least 1 Killed in Riverside Car Crash on 215 Freeway near Box Springs Road
Riverside, California (November 11, 2021) – At least one person died in a multi-vehicle crash that happened Thursday morning on 215 Freeway near Riverside's Box Springs, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Five people were also trapped and a child injured in the pileup that occurred just after 7 a.m. on the southbound 215 Freeway near Box Springs Road.
As per the report, a witness told authorities that a white Toyota 4-door sedan crossed the gore point to enter southbound 215 Freeway and cut off an Enterprise box truck and a blue Ford pickup truck.
1 Killed in I-215 Crash in Riverside
Five people were temporarily trapped inside the vehicles, and Good Samaritans were helping to pull them out.
An off-duty Los Angeles County firefighter at the scene advised that one child sustained a head injury.
Riverside Fire Department and other emergency crews responded to the scene and confirmed that at least one person died in the crash. It was not clear if the other parties were injured.
Caltrans responded to the scene to help direct traffic.
No other details were available, but an investigation is ongoing.
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.