[03-10-2023] Sacramento County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured After Two-Car Crash Near Elkhorn Boulevard

A two-vehicle crash claimed one woman’s life and injured another in Sacramento on Friday morning, March 10, 2023.

The fatal collision occurred around 8:30 a.m. near West Elkhorn Boulevard and Northborough Drive.

According to authorities, a woman was driving eastbound when she crossed the center line hitting another car.

Paramedics rushed to the scene and pronounced that the victim had died.

Meanwhile, the other driver suffered minor injuries.

Officials are investigating the crash, and it is not clear whether drugs or alcohol were involved.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Based on the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 38,824 fatal automobile accidents occurred in 2020, with 35,766 people killed. In every 100 million kilometers traveled, there were 1.34 or 11.7 fatalities per 100,000 people.

Annually, approximately 10,000 people are killed in unintentional traffic accidents in California. This figure depicts the gravity of the situation.

Since 2013, there has been a 23.5% increase in fatal car accidents in California. Automobile accidents resulted in the deaths of 3,850,866 people and injuries of 276,823 people.

You must obey traffic laws, maintain a safe following distance, and drive cautiously to maintain your safety and the safety of others. Despite these precautions, fatal car accidents still happen regularly.

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You may feel disoriented and anxious immediately following a car accident. Injured victims do not realize that they must file an insurance claim. As a client of our firm, you can trust that your lawsuit will be handled promptly and effectively.

Deaths can be prevented by imposing harsh penalties on reckless drivers. Our team of experienced lawyers can assist you in obtaining compensation if you have been injured in a car accident.

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