[04-22-2022] Kings County, CA – One Man Killed, Another Seriously Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 198

One man was killed, and a woman sustained major injuries after a fatal crash on Friday night, April 22, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened after 10:00 p.m. on Highway 198 near 6th Avenue.

Officers attempted to pull over a driver in a Chevy Camaro who was speeding in the eastbound lanes, but he refused.

According to reports, the Camaro was traveling at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.

The driver lost control of the vehicle as it approached 6th Avenue, overturned, and collided with the back of another vehicle.

The two cars collided on the side of the highway near Avenue 11 and went down an embankment.

According to the CHP, the driver of the Camaro was most likely not wearing a seatbelt. He passed away on the spot.

The woman behind the wheel of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

CHP Sgt. Brian Pennings stated that they are awaiting the toxicology report to see if drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The leading cause of death and severe injury in the United States is a car accident. Nearly two million Americans are injured or killed as a result of car accidents each year.

Every 60 seconds or so, a car accident occurs in the United States. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,300 people were killed in car accidents in California last year.

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), traffic accidents are responsible for 11% of all deaths. Traffic accidents in California claimed the lives of 3,898 people last year, according to the state’s Department of Public Health. There has been a 23.5% increase in car accident injuries since 2013.

Human error, such as texting or drinking and driving, as well as road hazards such as potholes, debris, and poor lighting, can all contribute to car accidents.

Kings County Car Accident Lawyers

In the aftermath of a car accident, it’s normal to feel disoriented and a bit dazed. It’s amazing that in the midst of such a tragic situation, you managed to stay alive. An insurance claim may leave you unsure of where to begin or who you can turn to for help. Arash Law’s car accident attorneys have the experience and expertise to file your claim in a timely manner.

This can save lives by punishing reckless drivers with harsher fines. Arash Law’s attorneys have extensive experience in a wide range of motor vehicle accidents, including car and truck collisions, slip-and-fall incidents, and more.

Our mission is to hold those responsible for the harm done to those who have been injured accountable and to seek the monetary compensation to which the victims are entitled.

Our Kings County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of combined experience. We’re here to help people who’ve been hurt in car accidents. For a free consultation, contact us at (888) 488-1391.