[03-05-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Person killed in a Deadly Car Crash in Coalinga

An unidentified man was killed following a deadly two-vehicle crash in Coalinga on Saturday night, March 5, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Jayne Avenue, east of Coalinga Street, near Sutter Avenue.

Two vehicles collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the accident have not been established.

One of the involved drivers was killed in the accident. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger was airlifted to an area hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, the second driver was also airlifted to an area hospital for treatment. A passenger in the second vehicle sustained minor injuries.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. They suspect that speed may have been a factor in the crash.

Fatal Car Accident Statistics

Thousands of people are killed in car accidents every year. Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data shows that there were 33,654 fatal vehicle crashes in 2018, which resulted in 36,560 deaths, according to the US Department of Transportation (DOT).

The number of people killed in car accidents has risen dramatically in California. This year, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reported 3,563 fatalities from car accidents in California. Hundreds of thousands of individuals have been affected by California’s devastating events and are grappling with grief and unexpected loss.

Fresno experiences an unusual number of car accidents in which the victims are severely injured. It’s a fantastic city with a tremendous cost of living index and a distinctive street layout divided into four quadrants.

Nearly 11,000 car accidents occurred in Fresno between 2003 and 2016, alarming for anyone who works or lives in the city.

Drunk or distracted drivers, speeders, inattentive pedestrians, and drivers who ignore traffic laws are the most typical causes of these collisions.

Fresno County Car Accident Lawyers for Victims

After a car accident, dealing with an insurance claim can be stressful. More importantly, it concerns your legal rights. According to studies, victims of traffic accidents who have attorneys earn higher payouts than those who do not have attorneys.

You have the right to full and reasonable compensation for all losses incurred as a result of a car accident. Even intangible losses (such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent disfigurement) must be appropriately paid.

Arash Law’s skilled Fresno County car accident attorneys can assist you with your wrongful death lawsuit.

Allow Arash Law’s experienced personal injury attorneys to defend your legal rights vigorously. You can concentrate on your recovery while our knowledgeable legal team handles the paperwork. To book a consultation with an experienced, aggressive personal injury attorney, call (888) 488-1391.