[03-27-2022] San Joaquin County, CA – One Person Killed, Three Others Hurt After a Car Collision in Stockton

An unidentified man was killed while three kids were hurt following a two-vehicle crash in Stockton on Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2022.

[03-27-2022] San Joaquin County, CA - One Person Killed, Three Others Hurt After a Car Collision in StocktonThe traffic accident transpired at approximately 2:17 p.m. on Highway 99 near Frontage Road in Stockton.

A northbound 2014 Toyota Corolla was traveling on 99 Frontage Road, north of Mosher Drive, when it tried to make a U-turn using a driveway.

A 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck then crashed into the left side of the Toyota. Unfortunately, the Toyota driver was killed in the crash; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, three children inside the Corolla were immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment. Their condition and identities have not been disclosed.

The Dodge driver did not stop to render aid and attempted to drive away from the scene. Authorities were later able to catch the Corolla driver and arrest him.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

A car accident can have far-reaching consequences. Because car accidents are so common, it’s easy for people to forget how dangerous they can be and how serious, even fatal, they can be.

According to the United States Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 36,560 people were killed in 2018.

According to the California Highway Patrol, approximately 277,160 people were injured on California highways in 2017. That figure is only rising. Every day, it happens to residents of California.

Every three minutes, an automobile accident is reported in California. This means that, on average, 20 accidents occurred every hour in 2017. However, because many car accidents go unreported to police and insurance companies, this figure may not accurately reflect the number of accidents.

Car accidents are caused by various factors, including drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, and disregard for traffic laws.

Fatal Car Accident Statistics for Victims in San Joaquin County

A lot of things can cause a car accident. Many of these accidents happen because someone else was careless or did not pay attention. If you or a member of your family has been killed in a car accident, you may need the help of a skilled lawyer.

Millions of people are hurt in car accidents on the highways of the United States every year. After losing a loved one in a car accident, you might feel overwhelmed and confused.

Everybody can get into a car accident. Most people who get into accidents follow the rules of the road and wear their seat belts for their safety. The death of a loved one because of someone else’s carelessness may require the help of a skilled car accident lawyer.

When a family loses a loved one in a car accident, meeting with a San Joaquin County fatal accident lawyer from Arash Law is one thing they need to do. To set up a free consultation, call us at (888) 488-1391 or email us.

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