[04-29-2022] San Mateo County, CA – Two People Killed in Fatal Crash at Pescadero State Beach

According to fire officials, a pickup truck plunged off a cliff into the Pacific Ocean at a Northern California beach, killing two people and leaving a third missing on Friday, April 29, 2022.

According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the fatal accident occurred at 9:00 p.m. at Pescadero State Beach in San Mateo County, south of San Francisco.

According to California Highway Patrol officers, a pickup truck sped through a Highway 1 intersection into the beach parking lot without stopping, then plunged off a 30-foot cliff and landed upside-down in the surf.

According to The Mercury News, a man and a girl were found dead after the crash, and authorities believe a third person was in the vehicle.

According to KNTV, Elizabeth A. identified the man killed in the crash as her brother, Ipolito A.

The two people killed in the crash have yet to be identified by authorities.

Fatal Car Crash Statistics

Some of California’s most dangerous motor vehicle accidents are single-vehicle accidents, but many drivers are unaware of this.

Sixty-two percent of all fatal car accidents in California involve only one vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As a result of California’s high number of single-vehicle accidents, drivers must be aware of all of the various factors that contribute.

A number of factors can cause an accident involving only one vehicle. A run-off-the-road accident occurs when a driver loses control while speeding or making sharp turns on a wet, slippery road. It is possible to find debris on the road, such as a large branch or an object that fell from a truck.

In the event of a single-car accident caused by something other than your or another driver’s negligence, such as a deer jumping in front of your vehicle, the comprehensive coverage plan of your insurance policy will likely limit your recovery.

San Mateo County Car Accident Lawyers

Many people involved in car accidents are unable to return to work or school because of their injuries. Negligent drivers are not exonerated from responsibility even if a victim dies as a result of their actions. Victim’s family members can file wrongful death lawsuits against the negligent driver who caused their loved one’s death (or legal heirs).

For them, the process of reliving their losses and grief is a painful one. In depositions and trials, victims must testify about their losses in front of strangers. One’s mental health can take a significant toll on one’s ability to get a case settled.

It is critical to hold negligent drivers accountable if they cause an accident. Accountability is critical when a high death toll is caused by negligence. For grieving families, filing a wrongful death claim can be draining, but it can also bring some solace. This is good news for everyone who drives in California.

Our San Mateo County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of combined experience and have recovered more than $500 million for their clients throughout the state of California. From San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, and Sherman Oaks, our clients come to us from all over California. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation.