[01-14-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Coalinga Car Crash

A 36-year-old man identified as David Melendez R. was killed following a deadly car crash in Coalinga on Friday night, January 14, 2022.

The accident occurred on Jayne Avenue, just east of Enterprise Parkway in Coalinga, at approximately 7:30 p.m.

The Honda was traveling eastbound on Jayne Avenue when the driver made an unsafe turn and lost control of the vehicle. The Honda driver then drove on the dirt shoulder of the road and veered across the eastbound and westbound lanes of Jayne Avenue.

An oncoming van traveling in the opposite lanes then crashed into the Honda. The van attempted to avoid the Honda, but it could not successfully evade it.

Unfortunately, the Honda driver was pronounced dead at the scene. It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

An active investigation is currently underway. Authorities will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the crash.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Every sixty seconds, a car accident occurs somewhere in the United States. This is hardly unexpected given the millions of automobiles that travel the roads of the United States every day.

With so many vehicles sharing the road, traffic congestion, bottlenecks, and (most importantly) car accidents – both fatal and severe injury accidents – will occur.

In recent years, the number of people killed or injured in car accidents in the United States has increased considerably. In 2019, an estimated 38,000 persons were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States, according to the National Safety Council (NSC).

California has also seen a significant increase in road fatalities. In 2018, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reported 3,563 fatal car accidents. Thousands of people are dealing with grief and loss due to the terrible accidents in California.

Fresno County Car Accident Lawyers for Victims

Traffic accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. Many of these collisions are caused by the negligence or recklessness of another driver. After a deadly incident, experienced automobile accident lawyers can assist you with the legal process.

A car accident can happen to anyone. Sadly, victims are the ones that normally adhere to road laws and wear seatbelts for their protection. If your loved one died in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, a wrongful death attorney could help you figure out what to do next.

Following an automobile accident, you should get legal advice from a wrongful death attorney as soon as possible. The Fresno County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have extensive expertise in addressing these types of situations.

Our attorneys will fight for your rights and assist you in receiving the compensation you deserve for your losses, injuries, and suffering as a result of someone else’s negligence. Call (888) 488-1391 or email Arash Law today to schedule your free, no-obligation case evaluation.