[04-06-2022] Santa Cruz County, CA – 57-Year-Old Woman Killed, Two Others Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Watsonville

According to police, a 57-year-old Gilroy woman was killed in a head-on collision on SR-129 on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

The accident occurred at 4:18 p.m. on SR-129 west of Old Chittenden Road near Watsonville.

When a Honda Odyssey traveling westbound on SR-129 collided head-on with a Nissan Sentra traveling eastbound.

Following the crash, a westbound Acura Integra collided with the Honda on SR-129.

According to police, the Nissan driver died at the scene as a result of the collision.

Both of the other drivers were taken to the hospital.

The Honda driver is said to have suffered serious injuries.

The Acura’s driver is said to have suffered moderate injuries.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

There has been a steady decline in death toll and death rates as a percentage of the US population since 1990.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 102 people were killed in car accidents each day in 2016.

On California’s many busy freeways, a large number of people are killed in car accidents. High-speed car and truck accidents kill many people in California every year.

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, over 3,500 people were killed in car accidents in 2014. (OTS). The recent tragedies in the state have resulted in the death toll reaching the hundreds.

Drunk or distracted drivers, speeders, unobservant pedestrians, and drivers who flout traffic laws are the most common causes of these collisions.

Santa Cruz County Car Accident Lawyer

Contacting an experienced fatal car accident lawyer as soon as possible after the death of a loved one is recommended. The driver’s insurance provider will get to work on the investigation as soon as possible. They’re not kidding when they say they’re serious. Give it the same respect you would give to your own.

If you’re not an attorney, it can be difficult to handle an auto accident wrongful death lawsuit on your own. An experienced fatal car accident lawyer could be a lifesaver for you and your loved ones.

A variety of factors can cause a traffic accident. There are a lot of these accidents caused by someone else’s carelessness or inexperience behind the wheel. Our Santa Cruz County car accident lawyers at Arash Law can help those who have been injured in an accident.

Our job at Arash Law after a car accident is to assist you in determining your legal options. Immediately contact Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to set up a free, no-obligation case evaluation.