[04-08-2022] Lake County, CA – One Person Killed Following a Deadly Head-On Crash in Middletown

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly head-on crash in Middletown on Friday evening, April 8, 2022.

The fatal collision took place on Highway 29, near Grange Road in Middletown, at approximately 5:20 p.m.

A white sedan and a black sedan collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the accident have not been established.

One person was killed in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, another person was treated for minor injuries.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the crash. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the crash.

Fatal Head-On Crash Statistics

In a “head-on collision,” the front of one vehicle collides head-on with the front. Head-on crashes are among the most deadly roads, frequently resulting in catastrophic injuries or fatalities.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, head-on collisions accounted for little over 10 percent of all fatal fatalities in the United States in 2018.

In most cases, a head-on accident happens when a motor vehicle crosses a centerline or a median and collides with another vehicle. Unintentionally or intentionally driving along the wrong side of the road can also result in a head-on accident.

Distracted driving, intoxication, passing on a two-lane road, and rapid lane changes due to construction or halted traffic are just some of how a head-on accident can occur. Roadway defects, vehicle malfunctions, and high speed/loss of control can lead to head-on collisions.

If you notice a vehicle is about to approach you head-on, the best thing you can do is remain in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake. This way, it can avoid further damages and potentially save you from sustaining fatal injuries.

Fatal Head-On Collision Lawyers for Lake County Residents

All drivers in California are legally obligated to avoid injuring other people. They must abide by the road rules, drive cautiously, and avoid injuring other motorists.

Anyone who violates traffic laws drives recklessly or puts others in danger by any other means is liable for any resulting property damage, personal injury, or death.

There must be proof that the other driver owed a duty of care, the driver’s negligence caused the accident, and the accident was directly responsible for the injuries.

By seeking assistance from the experienced Lake County head-on collision attorneys from Arash Law, we can build a strong case and obtain compensation for our losses in wages, medical bills incurred thus far, and those that will be incurred in the future, property damage, and mental anguish.

Protecting our clients’ legal rights and best interests is our top priority. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 or email us to set up a free consultation. To ensure that your legal rights are properly protected, contact an experienced Ventura County head-on crash attorney from Arash Law as soon as possible.