[03-19-2022] San Benito County, CA – Two People Killed in Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 156

California Highway Patrol said two people died after a three-car crash on Highway 156 on Saturday night, March 19, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred at around 10:45 p.m. on Highway 156 east of Flint Road.

A 1995 Honda Accord was going westbound on Highway 156 east of Flint Road, and a 2020 Nissan Moreno was going eastbound on the same road along with a third party driving a Tesla eastbound.

The Honda crossed the double yellow line into the eastbound lane and crashed with the Nissan head-on for an unknown reason.

After the initial impact, the Honda continued west in the eastbound lane and hit the Tesla.

Due to the crashes, a 71-year-old man and his 63-year-old passenger suffered fatal injuries.

The cause of the crash is unknown, and drugs and alcohol are unknown factors at this time.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents frequently result in life-changing or even fatal consequences. To avoid this, all drivers are urged to adhere to the rules of the road.

In 2018, there were approximately 33,654 fatal car accidents. Over 36,560 people were killed in car accidents in 2007. Every year, about 200,000 people suffer injuries due to collisions with motor vehicles.

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, a total of 12,518 people were killed and injured in Sacramento-area car accidents in 2019.

Multiple vehicles were involved in this collision. A multi-vehicle collision occurs when three or more vehicles collide. The most common cause of these collisions is a chain reaction, in which one car hits another, which then hits other vehicles on the road.

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

San Benito County Car Accident Lawyer for Traffic Collision Victims

Victim’s family members can file wrongful death lawsuits against the negligent driver who caused their loved one’s (or legal heirs) death.

Some of you may be curious about how long it will take for your losses to be compensated. A consultation with an attorney is often the first step toward compensation for your losses, such as medical bills, funeral costs, 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 lawyers.

Our San Benito County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are among the best in the state, with more than $500 million in settlements over the years. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation. You can rely on our legal team to help you recover from your injuries.