A chain-reaction car accident in San Luis Obispo County triggered by a driver who lost control of her vehicle injured eight people the morning of August 16, 2010. KSBY News reports that that injury collision occurred on Highway 46 in Paso Robles when a vehicle driven by Rosa Solorio de Espinosa went out of control, crossed into opposing lanes of traffic and struck a big rig.

Espinosa's vehicle then hit another car, which was then struck from behind by another sedan. Espinosa sustained major injuries. Seven others suffered moderate injuries, officials said. Officials are looking into what caused Espinosa to lose control of the vehicle.

I sympathize with everyone who was injured in this crash. I truly hope no one else sustained serious injuries. I wish all the victims here the very best for a quick and full recovery. These injured victims and their families will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Accident Statistics

There were 26 fatalities and 1,168 injuries involving car accidents in San Luis Obispo County, according to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In Paso Robles three people died and 128 were injured as a result of car accidents in 2008.

What Caused this Crash?

Based on this news report, it is not quite clear what caused this major injury crash. It is not clear if there was an auto product defect or malfunction in Espinosa's vehicle, which may have caused her to lose control. It is also not clear if impairment, distraction, recklessness or some other form of negligence caused this crash.

Liability Issues

If Espinosa is determined to have been at fault for this collision, then she could be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries. In such cases, injured victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced California personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the crash and make sure that the negligent parties are held liable for their actions. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also advise victims about how their auto insurance policy applies to an incident where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

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