[02-25-2022] Merced County, CA – One Person Killed, Five Others Injured Following a Deadly Rear-End Crash in Los Banos

An unidentified man was killed while five others were hurt after a fatal rear-end crash in Los Banos on Friday afternoon, February 25, 2022.

The fatal collision occurred on Highway 152, near Cozzi Avenue in Los Banos, at approximately 1:00 p.m.

A Toyota rear-ended a Honda on the highway for unclear reasons. Due to the severity of the impact, the Toyota was pushed into a ditch following the collision.

A male passenger inside the Toyota was ejected from the vehicle. He was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene.

At least five others were injured following the collision. They were all taken to an area hospital with unspecified injuries.

Drugs and alcohol were not considered as factors in the accident. An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Rear-End Crash Statistics

When one vehicle collides with the car in front of it, it is called a rear-end collision. Because the leading driver cannot always prevent a collision, a rear-end collision is frequently (but not always) the fault of the driver in the rear position.

According to the National Highway Road Safety Administration, rear-end collisions account for around 29 percent of all serious injury traffic accidents in the United States.

In the United States, there are about 1.7 million rear-end collisions each year. In these roughly 2 million occurrences, approximately 1,700 people are murdered, and another 500,000 are injured.

Rear-end collisions are one of California’s most common forms of automobile accidents. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), there were 118,029 injuries and 405 deaths in rear-end collisions in 2011.

The most prevalent causes of rear-end collisions include distracted driving, tailgating, reckless driving, and driving while impaired or intoxicated.

Auto Accident Lawyers for Victims in Merced County

Car accidents are always terrifying and stressful. It’s difficult to know what to do, especially if you’ve never been in an accident. Many accident victims are simply attempting to obtain the necessary medical care. Insurance companies are aware of this, and they may attempt to take advantage of your misunderstanding to drive you into a rapid settlement.

When you are involved in a car accident, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damage, and even funeral expenses, all while experiencing severe mental and emotional distress.

At Arash Law, we work tirelessly to protect injured victims’ legal rights. Call (888) 488-1391 today to arrange a free consultation with one of our Merced County car accident attorneys. The law allows you to seek full and equitable compensation from a negligent party for all losses incurred as a result of any form of bodily injury.