[01-17-2022] Merced County, CA – Two People Hurt After a Traffic Collision at Highways 140 and 165

Two people were injured following a traffic collision at an intersection near Stevinson on Monday afternoon, January 17, 2022.

The accident occurred at the intersection of Highways 140 and 165 near Stevinson at approximately 4:38 p.m.

A southbound 2005 Honda Civic was traveling on Highway 165 at 60 mph when the driver ran a red light and crashed into the passenger side of a westbound 1999 Dodge 3500 pickup truck.

The Dodge was reportedly stopped at the intersection 5-10 mph before the collision. The Honda Civic driver was seriously injured in the mishap and was taken to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. She was later identified as 60-year-old Paula G.

Meanwhile, the other driver, identified as 42-year-old Ryan W., was also hurt in the crash, but he declined medical treatment.

Information about the crash is limited at the moment. An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Between 1913 and 2019, the number of motor-vehicle fatalities in the United States increased by 831%, increasing from 4,200 deaths in 1913 to 39,107 deaths in 2019. This includes passenger cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles. Nevertheless, cars today play a far more significant role in daily life than they did in the 20th century.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 33,244 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2019, with 36,096 deaths. This resulted in 11.0 deaths per 100,000 people, and 1.11 deaths per 100 million miles traveled.

Despite these historic drops, we cannot remain complacent. Since 2013, motor vehicle fatalities have increased by 10.6%, and the mileage death rate has increased by 1.7%, respectively.

Getting around downtown California involves hundreds of pedestrians and bicyclists. Drivers must pay strict attention at all times. A car crash can occur in the blink of an eye.

Car accidents are one of the leading factors of injury deaths in California. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 3,304 recorded fatal car accidents in California in 2017.

Collision Lawyers for Victims in Merced County

An experienced California car accident attorney can help you determine what steps you need to take to receive compensation for yourself and any injured family members.

Speak with an attorney who understands the complexity of car accident claims, and get a free evaluation of your claim. We have experienced attorneys and expert staff who will go all out to represent you for maximum damages.

Arash Law’s Merced County Collision Lawyers are experienced in navigating the legal system. Following a collision, we know how to pursue reimbursement for injury claims. For decades, our organization has served the state of California.

We’ve recovered over 200 million in damages after California car accidents. Contact our personal injury team today at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation on your case.