[04-09-2022] Placer County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Lincoln

One person was killed in a two-vehicle collision in Lincoln on Saturday morning, April 9, 2022.

According to an online report from the Lincoln Police Department, the Lincoln Police and Fire Departments responded at approximately 8:45 a.m. to a motor vehicle crash on First Street at the intersection of Hollingsworth Drive.

According to the report, a Harley Davidson motorcycle traveled east on First Street from O Street, and a Toyota truck traveled west on First Street from L Street during the initial investigation.

The Toyota turned left onto Hollingsworth Drive, directly in front of the eastbound motorcycle.

The motorcycle rider appeared to try to avoid a collision but instead collided with the Toyota’s right side.

The sole occupant of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene after extensive lifesaving efforts by emergency personnel.

The Toyota’s occupants were not injured.

The Lincoln Police Department is still investigating the accident.

The Lincoln Fire Department, American Response, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, and the Placer County Chaplaincy all assisted the police department.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

A car accident is the leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries in the United States. An estimated 200,000 people are injured or killed in car accidents each year.

Approximately one car accident occurs every sixty seconds in the United States. NHTSA statistics show that more than 3,300 people lost their lives as a result of car accidents in California in 2013.

By the National Safety Council’s estimate, 11 percent of all deaths are caused by car accidents. There were over 270,000 injuries and 3,898 fatalities in California traffic collisions this year. Since 2013, the number of people injured in car accidents has risen by 23.5 percent.

Some of the causes of traffic accidents include intoxicated or distracted drivers and texting while driving.

Placer County Car Accident Lawyers

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Those responsible for the harm done to those who have been injured deserve to be held accountable and monetary compensation should be pursued. Immediately get your life back on track.

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