[04-20-2022] Yolo County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Injured After a Deadly Head-On Crash in Woodland

One unidentified person was killed following a deadly head-on crash in Woodland on Wednesday night, April 20, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the deadly traffic collision happened on Old River Road in Woodland at approximately 9:35 p.m.

Two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collided head-on on the roadway. One of the involved vehicles may have veered into the opposite lanes before the accident.

Unfortunately, one person was killed in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, one other person sustained moderate injuries and was rushed to UC Davis Medical.

Drugs and alcohol were not considered factors in the crash. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

During a “head-on collision,” one vehicle’s front end collides with the front of another vehicle. Head-on crashes are among the most hazardous highways, frequently resulting in catastrophic injuries or fatalities.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reports that in 2010, over 1,100 Americans died due to injuries originating from head-on car incidents.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, head-on crashes accounted for slightly over 10 percent of all fatal fatalities in the United States in 2018.

Head-on collisions are most commonly caused by a vehicle crossing a centerline or median and colliding with another. Unintentionally or intentionally driving down the wrong side of the road can also result in a head-on accident.

If you detect a driver drifting into your lane or approaching the highway the wrong way, you should ease off the gas and apply the brake pedal, turn to the right of the oncoming vehicle, and, if necessary, drive off the road. Hitting a ditch is preferable to colliding head-on with another car.

Head-On Collision Lawyers for Victims in Yolo County

Head-on collisions can be fatal. This means that, tragically, not all victims will be able to survive a head-on collision. Following a fatal head-on collision, surviving family members have the right to sue the irresponsible motorist for wrongful death.

Surviving spouses in California can also sue for loss of consortium. The term “loss of consortium” refers to the emotional losses caused by premature death. It tackles the grief produced by the loss of closeness, warmth, love, and even sexual interactions.

We can establish a compelling case and collect compensation for our losses in wages, medical expenditures incurred thus far, and those that will be incurred in the future, property damage, and mental anguish by consulting an experienced Yolo County head-on collision attorneys from Arash Law.

Arash Law provides competent attorneys who can help you with your claim. Our offices are in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego. You can also call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a FREE consultation.