[04-21-2023] Madera County, CA – 34-Year-Old Man Died, Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Avenue 12 and Road 35 Intersection

A 34-year-old man died, and three others were injured following a tragic car accident between a pickup truck and a sedan in Madera County on Friday night, April 21, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol responded to a report about a two-vehicle crash around 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of Avenue 12 and Road 35.

According to the initial investigation, the 53-year-old driver of a 2017 Ford truck, Jesus C., was cruising the highway when he slowed down, coming to almost a complete stop to make a left turn onto Road 35.

The 34-year-old driver of the Honda sedan was going east as it approached the truck. In an attempt to slow down, the Honda’s left front collided with the truck’s right rear, causing him to fly out of the car and suffer fatal injuries.

Honda’s passenger, a Fresno resident aged 29, who suffered moderate injuries, was taken to Community Regional Medical Center. A Gilroy resident, 56, and an older woman, 88, who were both passengers in the truck, were treated for minor injuries at Saint Agnes Medical Center.

It is still unclear if alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision.

The investigation is still ongoing.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents can be distressing, but taking certain steps to protect yourself and your legal rights after a collision is essential. By following these actions, you can remain calm, gather necessary information, and receive compensation for any injuries. Here’s what to do:

• Check for damages and stay calm.
• Move disabled vehicles to the side of the road if possible and call 911 to report the accident.
• Exchange information with the other driver and take photos of the vehicles and any vital details.
• Don’t admit fault to anyone, including authorities, and seek medical attention immediately.
• Report the accident to your insurance provider, follow their instructions, and only speak to an attorney before taking an insurance settlement deal.
• Keep all accident-related documents, such as police reports, medical bills, and driver information, in one file.

Fatal Car Accident Statistics

The number of preventable road accidents in the United States is alarmingly high, and children are among the many victims. Every year, around the world, roughly two million people lose their lives, and ten million more suffer injuries due to car accidents.

In 2020, the National Safety Council reported an 8.3% increase in traffic fatalities in the United States, despite a slow but steady decline over the past three years. The country recorded 39,107 deaths from automotive accidents in 2019, which rose to 42,338 by 2020.

In California, 3,847 people died on the roads in 2020, with almost half of these fatalities (1,587 people or 41%) occurring in multi-vehicle accidents. Additionally, most traffic fatalities (2,259 or 59%) involved only one vehicle.

Two or more vehicles were involved in 77% of collisions, 71% resulting in injuries, and 72% of crashes. Furthermore, angle collisions accounted for the death or injury of roughly 8,000 people in 2020.