Three people were killed following a two-vehicle collision near Lompoc on Tuesday morning, June 6, 2023.

According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the incident happened on Highway 1 near the Constellation Road northbound off-ramp at around 6:00 a.m.

How the incident transpired is still unclear but is under investigation.

All three occupants of the first car were dead at the scene. The two occupants of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries and were immediately transported to the nearby medical center.

In this case, it is unclear whether drugs or alcohol were involved.

Dedicated Car Accident Lawyers in Santa Barbara County

Car Accident survivors usually have a difficult time recovering from their injuries. For long-term injuries, medical bills can reach tens of thousands of dollars.

It is common for insurance companies to give you as little money as they can. A settlement offer from an insurance company that you accept without consulting an experienced lawyer may result in unfair compensation being awarded to you. We are here to help you through the lengthy insurance company negotiation process.

Our skilled Santa Barbara County car accident attorneys at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have dedicated their careers and years of experience to representing car accident victims.

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What Should You Do After A Car Accident?

Getting into a car accident is a frightening experience that leaves you unsure what to do next. The legal rights and compensation of car accident victims must be protected. If you’ve been involved in a car accident, follow these steps:

• Examine your own body for injuries. Also, check the condition of those involved.
• Move disabled vehicles to the side of the road if possible. Find a secure location to wait for the authorities.
• Inform the authorities about the accident. Law enforcement officers will document the accident and compile an official report.
• Find out more about the driver(s). Also, snap pictures of vehicles, license plates, injuries, damages, and other relevant information.
• Do not admit fault. When recounting the events of the collision, stick to the facts.
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital. Tests and scans can detect internal injuries that do not show symptoms.
• Notify your insurance provider. Most insurance companies have deadlines for reporting accidents. Follow the agent’s instructions when making the report.
• Make contact with the claims adjuster. Before recording statements or accepting settlement offers, consult with an attorney.
• Organize accident documents such as the police report, medical bills, information about the other driver, and injury treatment plans.
• Please get in touch with our experienced California car accident lawyers. Call us at (888) 488-1391.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

There is a car accident in the United States every 60 seconds. A high percentage of fatalities and severe injuries occur in traffic accidents among people aged 2 to 34.

Vehicles cause more than 10,000 deaths in California each year. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 35,766 fatal crashes and 38,824 fatalities occurred in 2020.

The number of fatal car accidents in the state has increased by 23.5% since 2013. There were 485,866 car accidents in 2017, resulting in 3,898 deaths and 276,823 injuries. There were nine traffic fatalities per 100,000 residents in the state in 2018.

A driver cannot guarantee that others’ lives will not be endangered even when driving carefully. As a result, it’s always wise to drive defensively and in a safe manner.

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