[04-14-2022] Yolo County, CA – 33-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on County Road 97

According to a press release from the California Highway Patrol Woodland division, a 33-year-old Sacramento resident was killed in a crash in Yolo County late Thursday night, April 14, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred just after 11:00 p.m. on County Road 97 in Yolo County.

A 25-year-old Woodland resident was driving northbound on County Road 97 in a 2021 Chevrolet Impala when it collided with a 2015 Honda Civic driven westbound on State Route 16 by a Sacramento resident.

The Honda Civic collided with a power pole on the intersection’s northwest corner following the collision.

According to the CHP, the Impala collided with a utility box before rolling onto its roof.

The Impala’s driver was taken to UC Davis Medical Center with serious injuries.

According to preliminary findings, drugs or alcohol were not a factor. The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Since 1990, the number of people dying and the death rate as a percentage of the total population in the United States have decreased steadily.

Every day in 2016, 102 people were killed in car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Many people are killed in car accidents on California’s many congested freeways. Many Californians are killed each year by high-speed car and truck accidents.

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

The most common causes of these collisions are drunk or distracted drivers, speeders, unobservant pedestrians, and drivers who disregard traffic laws.

Yolo County Car Accident Lawyers

Immediately following the loss of a loved one, it is highly recommended that you speak with a seasoned fatal car accident attorney. The driver’s insurance company will start the investigation into the accident as soon as possible.

When they say they’re serious, they’re not kidding. Don’t treat it any differently than you would treat your own Car accident wrongful death lawsuits are difficult to handle if you’re not an attorney. Attorneys who specialize in fatal car accidents can save your life and the lives of those you care about.

A variety of factors can cause a traffic accident. It’s not uncommon for someone else’s carelessness or inexperience behind the wheel to lead to these accidents. Our Yolo County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to help if you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident.

After a car accident, Arash Law is here to help you understand your legal options. To arrange a free, no-obligation case evaluation, call or email Arash Law right away at (888) 488-1391.