[04-15-2022] Imperial County, CA – 29-Year-Old Chinese Student Killed, Three Others Injured in Fatal Rollover Crash Southeast of Los Angeles

One Chinese student died, and three others were injured in a rollover accident in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area on Friday, April 15, 2022.

According to the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles, the fatal crash occurred on a Friday 300 kilometers southeast of Los Angeles.

A spokesman for the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles said the consulate has been in contact with the victims’ families and will provide all necessary assistance in dealing with the aftermath.

The spokesman refused to disclose the personal information of the deceased student, citing a lack of permission from the family.

According to a Los Angeles Times report, the deceased, 29, is a third-year graduate student from China at Chapman University. He worked on the Los Angeles Film Awards best drama short “Daemon” in 2020 as a cinematographer on several film shorts that were recognized by film festivals.

According to a California Highway Patrol (CHP) spokesman, the accident happened when an off-road vehicle carrying a group of young filmmakers rolled over.

CHP officer Arturo Platero said everyone on board was wearing their safety harness, with the exception of the deceased.

The individual died as a result of the rollover.

Fatal Car Crash Statistics

Many California drivers aren’t aware that single-vehicle collisions are among the most hazardous.

Sixty-two percent of all fatal car accidents in California involve only one vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Drivers in California, where single-vehicle accidents are all too common, need to be aware of the many contributing factors.

A single-vehicle collision can be caused by a wide range of factors. A run-off-the-road accident occurs when a driver loses control while speeding or making sharp turns on a wet, slippery road. The road may also be littered with debris, such as a large branch or something that fell off a truck.

An accident caused by something that is not your or another driver’s fault, like a deer jumping in front of your vehicle, will likely limit your compensation under your comprehensive insurance plan.

Imperial County Car Accident Lawyers

For many car accident victims, their injuries prevent them from returning to work or school. Negligent drivers are not exonerated from responsibility even if a victim dies as a result of their actions. Families can file lawsuits against the negligent driver who caused the death of their loved one by bringing a wrongful death claim (or legal heirs).

For them, the act of reliving their sorrows and grieving is a difficult one. Victims must testify about their losses in front of strangers in depositions and trials. One’s mental health can take a significant toll on one’s ability to get a case settled.

A negligent driver should be held accountable if they cause an accident. Accountability is critical in cases where negligence results in an excessive death toll. For grieving families, wrongful death lawsuits can be emotionally challenging but can also provide a sense of closure. This is a win-win situation for everyone on California’s roads.

Our Imperial County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of combined experience and have recovered more than $750 million for our clients throughout California. It doesn’t matter if you live in Sacramento or Sherman Oaks; we have clients who come to us from all over the state of California. You can get a free consultation by calling us at (888) 488-1391.