[04-15-2022] Shasta County, CA – Head-On Collision near Bella Vista Injures One Person

One unidentified person was seriously hurt following a major head-on collision near Bella Vista on Friday afternoon, April 15, 2022.

The collision transpired at approximately 4:06 p.m. on Dry Creek Road, just north of Squaw Grass Trail.

A Nissan Altima and a minivan collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. One of the involved vehicles was initially traveling on the northbound lanes and veered into the southbound lanes for unclear reasons before the crash.

One person sustained serious injuries in the accident. The injured party was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case.

Head-On Collision Statistics

A head-on accident occurs when two cars strike immediately while going in opposite directions. These collisions can result in serious injuries and even death, even at low speeds.

According to statistics, only 2% of crashes are head-on collisions, but they account for more than 10% of driving fatalities.

Head-on collisions can result in significant injury to all persons involved. Spinal injuries, brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, broken bones, and even paralysis are the most common injuries caused by a head-on collision.

Head-on crashes are frequently caused by various circumstances, including intoxicated driving, inattentive driving, bad road design, and driver confusion. Driver error is the most common cause of head-on collisions.

Call 911 immediately after a head-on collision. Do not attempt to move your vehicle. If you’re harmed, stay where you are as long as you’re not in the path of oncoming cars. Gather as much information as possible from the scene without jeopardizing your safety.

Shasta County Head-On Car Accident Lawyers

Car accident lawsuits have the potential to be financially ruinous. Even small injuries can result in a large number of medical bills. Regardless of how your wrong-way crashes occurred, you can file a personal injury lawsuit or make a government claim against the negligent vehicle operator(s) or those responsible for contributing to the losses.

To be compensated, your lawyer must first examine the kind and extent of your injuries, how the injuries have affected your life, and whether you will recover medically.

Toulumne County head-on accident attorneys at Arash Law will work diligently for their client’s rights and best interests while also holding the responsible party accountable for their violation. Our attorneys can also negotiate with insurance companies to ensure that they are adequately compensated on behalf of their clients.

Please call (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to schedule your free consultation. Don’t put off hiring a qualified vehicle accident lawyer to represent you — the sooner you do, the better your legal rights will be preserved.