[01-17-2022] Tulare County, CA – One Person Injured Following a Head-On Crash in Visalia

One unidentified person was seriously hurt after a head-on collision in Visalia on Monday morning, January 17, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 8:34 a.m. on Road 140 at the Tulare County Fire Station No. 1 in Visalia.

A white Jeep and a Nissan collided head-on for unclear reasons. Due to the severity of the impact, one of the vehicles overturned.

The 30-year-old Nissan driver was unfortunately killed in the crash. Meanwhile, a six-year-old boy in the Nissan sustained minor injuries.

The driver of the white Jeep was seriously injured in the mishap and was immediately airlifted to Kaweah Health Medical Center for treatment.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

It’s unclear whether intoxication played a role in the collision. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Head-On Collision Statistics

The term “head-on collision” refers to an accident wherein the two cars going in opposite directions collide directly. The consequences of these collisions, even at lower speeds, can be life-threatening or fatal.

In head-on collisions, both drivers are subjected to a significant amount of force, which makes them among the most deadly types of wrecks. In contrast to most collisions, head-on crashes occur as the two vehicles are heading toward one another.

Even though head-on collisions account for only 2% of all collisions, more than 10% of all traffic fatalities are caused by them.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, fifty-eight percent of car occupants were killed in frontal impact crashes in 2017. One-third of all fatal crashes in rural areas involve a head-on collision. Fewer than 7% of fatal crashes in metropolitan areas are head-on collisions.

Distracted driving, speeding, mechanical failure, and reckless driving are common causes of head-on collisions.

Head-On Collision Lawyers for Victims in Tulare County

Car accidents are frequently unpredictable and can happen to anyone. Even if you are a responsible driver, there is always the possibility that an irresponsible driver will be driving alongside you.

Car accidents frequently result in exorbitant medical bills and other financial obligations. Not to mention that victims with major injuries may be unable to work while they recuperate.

The victims are encouraged to pursue a personal injury claim with their attorney’s assistance. The liable party will be obligated by law to compensate for medical bills, lost earnings, and non-economic losses (such as emotional trauma, pain, and suffering).

Arash Law’s Tulare County head-on collision lawyers can negotiate with insurance carriers on their clients’ behalf to ensure that they are appropriately reimbursed. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation. Don’t wait — the sooner you have an expert automobile accident attorney fighting on your side, the better your legal rights will be preserved.