[05-07-2023] Sacramento County, CA – Two People Died Following Single-Vehicle Crash in Pocket

Two people died following a single-vehicle crash in the Pocket, Sacramento, late Sunday evening, May 07, 2023.

According to the Sacramento Police Department, the fatal crash happened around 11:30 p.m. between Riverside Boulevard and 43rd Avenue.

Two people were found with critical injuries. A 66-year-old named Rudy A. was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 61-year-old named Frances A. was transported to a nearby hospital but was later declared dead.

The cause of the fatal crash has not been determined yet. The Major Collision Investigations Unit is now leading the investigation.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

There is no way to predict car accidents, but everyone can prepare for them. To stay organized after an accident, keep a checklist in the glove compartment of your car. It can guide you on what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect your rights. You can follow these guidelines:

• Keep calm and avoid admitting fault. Stay where you are to ensure nobody gets hurt. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Unless the accident was minor, there were no injuries, and there was no property damage, call the police. The police can interview witnesses, gather proof, and compile a report about the incident.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Record every detail of the incident, including the weather, road conditions, and any injuries you sustained.
• Do not admit fault under any circumstances, even to the police. Give the police officer your completely honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. See a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report it to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Speak to insurance adjusters. You can contact a claims adjuster, but remember to give them the necessary information. If you haven’t consulted a lawyer first, you shouldn’t accept a settlement offer or agree to a recorded statement from an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from an award-winning California car accident lawyer.

Single-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Most preventable injuries and deaths in the United States occur due to automobile accidents. The annual death toll from car accidents is at least two million, with another ten million injured.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities increased by 8.3% in the United States in 2020. Over the past three years, these figures have steadily declined.

In the US in 2019, there were 39,107 fatal traffic accidents. In 2020, this number rose to a record-breaking 42,338.

In California that year, 3,847 people died in traffic accidents. A total of 1,587 people, or about 41% of all fatalities, were killed in multi-vehicle accidents. About 2,260 people, or 59% of all fatalities, were involved in single-vehicle collisions.

At least two vehicles were involved in 72% of collisions overall, 71% of collisions with injuries, and 77% of collisions with injuries. Angle-collision accidents claimed or injured 8,000 people in 2020.