[04-07-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – One Person Killed After a Head-On Crash in Brentwood

One unidentified person was killed after a head-on collision in Brentwood on Thursday morning, April 7, 2022.

The fatal collision transpired on Highway 4 near Balfour and Marsh Creek Roads at approximately 5:48 p.m.

An eastbound Toyota Corolla was traveling on Highway 4 when it veered into the opposite lanes and collided head-on with an oncoming westbound International pump truck.

A female passenger inside the Corolla was trapped in the vehicle. The driver’s side door was completely crushed following the collision.

Unfortunately, the Toyota driver was killed in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the truck driver was uninjured.

Additional information about the crash is unavailable at the moment. An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Anyone that can provide additional important information about the accident is urged to call the Contra Costa department at 925-646-4980.

Fatal Head-On Crash Statistics

A head-on collision occurs when the front ends of two vehicles, such as cars, trains, ships, or planes, collide in opposite directions instead of a side or rear-end collision.

A head-on collision is one of the most dangerous types of car accidents. Because of the sheer power involved, a head-on collision has a far greater impact than other types of car accidents.

An estimated 5 million car accidents occur in the United States every year. Each year, they claim the lives of around 38,000 people. Despite accounting for only 2% of all accidents, head-on collisions are responsible for 10% of all road fatalities in the United States.

Drunk driving, distracted driving, inexperience, and mechanical failure can all contribute to head-on collisions.

Head-on collisions can be avoided by attentive driving; It’s also best for drivers to follow the speed limit and basic roadway laws.

Conta Costa County Head-On Collision Lawyers

Victims of head-on collisions need to have the correct legal representation to ensure that they receive the compensation they deserve. Sadly, not all head-on crash victims will be able to recover. In a fatal head-on collision, the family members of those who died have the right to launch a lawsuit against the negligent driver.

Careless drivers should not put the lives of innocent people in danger. Drivers who cause harm to others while being careless should be held accountable.

A California accident attorney with significant experience demonstrating liability and dealing with the other party’s insurance company is your best bet.

In wrongful-death lawsuits, it is common to sue the person responsible for causing the death and financial damage. These losses include the victim’s funeral and burial expenditures and their expected earnings from the time of the accident until retirement.

As soon as possible after the death of a loved one, please get in touch with Arash Law’s Contra Costa County head-on collision accident attorneys. So that they may focus on recovering from their injuries, we go to bat for our client’s legal rights. Please get in touch with us by phone at (888) 488-1391 or by e-mail to arrange a time for your complimentary consultation.