[01-31-2022] San Luis Obispo County, CA – One Person Killed Following a Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash in Cholame

One unidentified person was killed, while three others were injured after a deadly traffic collision involving multiple vehicles in Colame on Monday afternoon, January 31, 2022.

Shortly after noontime, the fatal accident transpired on Highway 46 near Cholame near Jack Ranch.

Four vehicles were involved in the collision. A westbound GMC Yukon traveled to the left of the double yellow lines and sideswiped a Jeep Grand Cherokee’s left rear and its utility trailer.

The GMC Yukon then continued heading westbound and crashed into a Dodge 3500 truck. Meanwhile, a Toyota Tacoma swerved to avoid a collision and traveled down an embankment, colliding with a barbed-wire fence; the vehicle came to rest on its wheels.

Unfortunately, the Dodge driver was killed in the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. One person was seriously injured, while two others sustained minor injuries in the crash.

Authorities later determined that the GMC Yukon driver was under the influence at the time of the accident. He was identified as 44-year-old Jose M. He was taken to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, where he was medically released and booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

A multiple-car collision happens when two or more vehicles collide. These are frequently triggered by the inertia of a car caused by being pushed by one or more vehicles, which leads the driver into the path of others on the road or in traffic.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration studied this trend and discovered that about two million multi-vehicle crashes occur each year.

Over 10,000 people have died in crashes involving multiple vehicles since 2014. Drivers involved in these accidents frequently become fatality statistics, accounting for a little over 7000 of the total death toll. Figures show how dangerous these circumstances are on motorways and highways when numerous vehicles are involved in an accident.

Reckless driving, speeding, and drivers who fail to allow pedestrians the right of way are common causes of multi-vehicle collisions.

Fatal Collision Lawyers for Victims in San Luis Obispo County

There are numerous traffic accidents around California due to people being distracted while driving, speeding, or drinking and driving. The majority of these factors are related to how people drive. Traffic accidents would be drastically reduced if more drivers were cautious.

If you believe another motorist was at fault in a car accident, you or someone in your family may be entitled to compensation. Arash Law has many wrongful death lawyers who can assist you with your case.

Arash Law’s San Luis Obispo County collision attorneys can assist you with insurance disputes and getting the money you’re entitled from the other party. With the assistance of an attorney, people who have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence can recover money for the damages they’ve incurred, such as medical bills, burial costs, pain and suffering for the victim’s family, and future lost income.

Arash Law’s caring and skilled Stanislaus County fatal collision lawyers are here to assist you following the death of a loved one in an automobile accident. To book your free no-obligation fatal car accident case assessment, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online today.