[03-24-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 50

At least one person was killed when two vehicles collided on Highway 50 in East Sacramento early Thursday morning, March 24, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred around 4:15 a.m. on the eastbound side of the highway near 59th Street.

One of the cars was flipped onto its roof.

One person died in the crash, but it’s unclear whether anyone else was hurt.

The deceased’s identity has not been disclosed.

Highway 50 eastbound has been reduced to one lane, with traffic speeds averaging around 5 mph.

Drivers experienced significant delays between the X Street exits (exits 4B and 5) and the 65th Street exits (exits 8 and 8B).

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Life-altering consequences can be caused by a car accident. Driving a car can still be dangerous, despite being so used to seeing them in our daily lives. These are all actions that a driver who is intoxicated or distracted while operating a motor vehicle could perform.

Every year, car accidents claim the lives of tens of thousands of people in the United States. Many people die each year in car accidents, both on the road and when they’re driving their own vehicles themselves.

The US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) counted 36,560 fatalities caused by automobiles last year.

Car Accident Lawyer for Victims in Sacramento County

Anyone who has been seriously injured or has lost a loved one as a result of the negligence of another is entitled to financial compensation.

Wrongful death attorneys can help you recover damages from the tragedy, even if you can’t bring your loved one back.

Other benefits include the ability to offset some of the expensive medical bills and other costs that may have been incurred following the accident. Those who have lost their jobs as a result of an accident or a sudden death are also eligible for unemployment benefits.

Our Sacramento County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience in dealing with insurance companies. Set up a free consultation by calling (888) 488-1391. Protecting the legal rights of all California accident victims is our number one concern.