[03-08-2022] Nevada County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Alta Sierra

One person was killed in a big rig and a car collision in Nevada County on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred on a Tuesday morning on Highway 49 near Alta Sierra.

Officer David Martinez of the California Highway Patrol confirmed the death but did not identify the victim.

According to Caltrans, the collision on northbound Highway 49 near Alta Sierra Drive caused traffic to be backed up.

Caltrans reported that both directions of the highway were quickly closed, and traffic was diverted to local roads.

According to Caltrans, Highway 49 reopened at about 10:10 a.m.

There are no other details available. The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

It’s no secret that car accidents have risen in the United States over the last few years. A total of 33,654 people lost their lives in car accidents in 2018. Motor vehicle accidents claimed the lives of 36,560 people.

Fatal car accidents are all too common on the state’s extensive and congested highways. Due to high-speed driving and truck accidents, several people are killed on California’s highways each year.

According to a study by the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), more than half of Californians believe it is acceptable to drive ten miles over the speed limit on the state’s freeways, according to a study by the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Nearly 40% of those surveyed believed they were unlikely to receive a ticket if they went 10 mph over the speed limit.

Driver fatigue, distracted driving, and intoxication can all contribute to accidents like these.

Nevada County Car Accident Lawyer for Fatal Car Collisions

The victim is advised to file a wrongful death lawsuit with the assistance of her attorney while the investigation is ongoing. Medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering for the victim will be the responsibility of the negligent party.

Medical bills and other expenses incurred as a result of the accident can be compensated for through a wrongful death car accident lawsuit. It can also help those who have been unable to work due to an injury or the death of a loved one. Legal action could also help prevent future tragedies like this from occurring.

When a loved one dies in a car accident, the deceased’s family members suffer emotionally and, in many cases, financially as well.

Our experienced Nevada County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to assist families who have suffered the tragic loss of a loved one in a car accident.

Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule a free case evaluation.