[04-06-2022] Lake County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured After a Head-On Collision on Highway 20

One unidentified person was killed while another was seriously injured following a major head-on crash near Upper Lake on Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Highway 20, near Scotts Valley Road in Upper Lake.

A pickup truck and a sedan collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The circumstances surrounding the accident have not been established.

One person was killed in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, another person was airlifted to an out-of-county trauma center.

The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. It’s unclear whether intoxication was a factor in the crash.

Local authorities are further investigating the accident.

Head-On Collision Statistics

One of the most dangerous types of car accidents is a head-on collision. Compared to other car accidents, the force of a head-on collision is enormous.

The force of impact in a head-on collision is influenced by the speeds and weights of the involved vehicles. When two vehicles collide head-on, a lot of energy is released. Injuries are more deadly because of the increased energy.

The Insurance Institute reported a fatality rate of 58 percent for Highway Safety for 2017 in head-on collisions. Rural areas are more prone to head-on collisions. More than a third of rural fatalities are caused by head-on crashes. On the other hand, head-on collisions account for less than 7% of all fatal crashes in urban areas.

Head-on collisions can be caused by intoxication, distraction, inexperience, and even mechanical failure.

Slowing down is the best defense against a head-on collision. If you’re about to collide with something, slow down to lessen the force of the impact. Make a right turn while slowing down to avoid a collision with an oncoming vehicle.

Head-On Collision Lawyers for Victims in Lake County

Two automobiles colliding in a head-on collision might result in serious damage. Unfortunately, not everyone who is involved in a head-on collision survives. In a fatal head-on collision, the family members of those who died have the right to launch a lawsuit against the negligent driver.

Drivers who drive aggressively or recklessly endanger their own lives and the lives of others. Innocent people should not be put in harm’s way because of careless driving by others. Drivers who are careless and cause harm to others should be held accountable.

It is common to sue the person responsible for the death and financial loss in wrongful death cases. In addition to funeral and burial costs, these losses include the victim’s expected future earnings from the accident until retirement.

Call Arash Law if your loved one was killed in a fatal head-on collision in Lake County. We work tirelessly to protect our client’s legal rights to help them recover. To set up a complimentary consultation, please call (888) 488-1391 or email us. The Lake County head-on collision attorneys at Arash Law are here to help you protect your legal rights.