[03-04-2022] Tulare County, CA – One Person Fatally Injured Following Multi-Vehicle Crash on State Route 99

An unidentified driver was killed in a fatal multi-vehicle crash on SR-99 on Friday, March 4, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m. on State Route 99, southbound north of Betty Drive.

Officers from the California Highway Patrol’s Visalia Area Office responded after receiving a call of a multi-vehicle traffic collision.

It was determined that the accident involved three vehicles and that one driver died as a result of his injuries.

On State Route 99, southbound just north of Betty Drive, a 26-year-old male from Sacramento, Calif., was driving a 2014 Toyota Camry.

The driver was unable to maintain control of his vehicle, which spun out across all southbound lanes and collided with the center concrete wall for unknown reasons.

The Toyota was struck by two more vehicles after colliding with the wall. The first vehicle was a 2013 Cadillac CT6 driven by Raul G., 38, of Visalia, and the second vehicle was a 2016 Freightliner Truck Tractor driven by Alvaro B., 50, of Visalia.

The Toyota driver died as a result of the collision, but Gomez and Beltran were unharmed. DUI was not a factor for Gomez or Beltran, but the driver of the Toyota is still unknown pending toxicology results.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents frequently result in life-changing or even fatal consequences. As a precaution, all drivers are urged to obey the traffic laws.

In 2018, there were approximately 33,654 fatal car accidents. More than 36,560 people were killed in car accidents during that year. Car accidents injure approximately two million people each year.

Multiple vehicles were involved in this collision. Crashing three or more vehicles is known as a “multi-vehicle” collision. The majority of the time, these mishaps are the result of a chain reaction of collisions involving multiple vehicles.

These collisions are frequently caused by drunk driving, speeding, and distracted driving.

Tulare County Car Accident Lawyer for Fatal Victims of Vehicle Crash

The surviving family members (or legal heirs) of the victim can file wrongful death lawsuits against the driver who was negligent and, as a result, caused the victim’s death.

Some of you may be curious as to how long it will take for your losses to be compensated. Talking to a lawyer is often the first step in securing compensation for your damages, including medical bills, burial expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

More than a thousand people injured in car accidents in California have benefited from the knowledge and experience of Arash Law’s personal injury attorneys.

Our Tulare County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are among the best in the state, possessing decades of experience and with more than $500 million in settlements over the years. A free consultation can be set up by calling (888) 488-1391. As you recover from your injuries, rely on our legal team to safeguard your rights.