[04-16-2022] San Luis Obispo County, CA – Two Killed After a Deadly Traffic Crash in Atascadero

The California Highway Patrol has officially released the identities of all parties involved in Sunday’s fatal collision. A total of six people were involved in the collision, 21-year-old Felipe G. was driving the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban that crashed into the parked Chevrolet Cruze, driven by 47-year-old Berenice P. Gonsalez sustained minor injuries. Pineda sustained major injuries.

Traveling in Pineda’s Cruze were a total of four passengers, 48-year-old Ricardo G., who sustained major injuries, 47-year-old Celene R., who died as a result of the collision, 3-year-old Mia P., who sustained major injuries, and 54-year-old Maria H., who died as a result of the collision. All parties involved in the collision were residents of Santa Maria.

CHP confirmed that alcohol was a factor in the collision.

Two unidentified people were killed after a deadly traffic crash near Santa Barbara Road on Saturday evening, April 16, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Highway 101 near Santa Barbara Road in Atascadero.

A Chevrolet Cruze and a gray Chevy Suburban collided on the northbound side of Highway 101. The force of the impact propelled the Cruze forward roughly 120 feet and drove it to rotate counter-clockwise before coming to a stop facing south.

The Cruze’s driver and front-seat passenger were seriously injured and were sent to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo.

Two people were killed in the crash. Meanwhile, four others sustained unspecified injuries. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

California has wonderful weather and intriguing places to spend time with friends and family. Because so many individuals want to live in California, the state’s population is steadily increasing. In contrast, California has its drawbacks. It has one of the worst driving safety records in the country.

Car crashes are a leading cause of death and injury in California, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Fatality Facts 2018. As the state’s population grows, so will the number of motorists on the road, potentially raising the state’s overall accident rate.

An accident is reported in California every three minutes. In 2017, there were an average of 20 accidents per hour. The number of car accidents reported to the police and insurance companies may not be accurate because many accidents go unreported.

The most common causes of these car accidents are drunk drivers, distracted drivers, speeding drivers, and drivers who disregard traffic laws.

Fatal Car Accident Lawyers for Victims in San Luis Obispo County

Car accidents can cause significant injuries or even death to those involved. The loss of a loved one in an automobile accident can be extremely traumatic and stressful for the victim’s family. You must hold the responsible individual accountable and seek compensation for the damages you have incurred from the deadly accident.

A San Luis Obispo County fatal crash lawyer can help when filing a wrongful death lawsuit. The sooner you have an experienced advocate on your side, the better your chances of receiving the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Your attorney can protect you from insurance and ensure that you receive the entitled amount.

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