[05-08-2022] Madera County, CA – One Man Killed, Another Severely Injured in Fatal Crash in Oakhurst

According to the California Highway Patrol, an 18-year-old man was killed and severely injured another 18-year-old woman in a fatal crash in Oakhurst on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

The crash occurred on Sunday at 9:15 p.m. on Road 426 toward High School Road.

According to CHP officials, the young man was driving a BMW with the young woman in the passenger seat.

Both of the teenagers are from the North Fork.

According to investigators, the man was speeding east on Road 426 toward High School Road when he attempted to pass a Honda Civic. The BMW collided with the Honda’s back end, swerved off the road, and collided with a tree.

According to the CHP, the two teenagers in the BMW were not wearing seat belts and were thrown from the vehicle.

The man passed away on the spot. Officials said the woman was taken to the hospital and is on life support.

The two people inside the Honda, according to investigators, suffered minor injuries.

Authorities have not stated whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident.

Fatal Single-Vehicle 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). When it comes to California single-vehicle accidents, drivers must be aware of the various contributing factors.

A single-vehicle collision can occur for a variety of reasons. It is common for a single-car accident to occur if the driver is speeding or making sharp turns on a wet or slippery road and loses control. The road may also be littered with debris, such as a large branch or something that fell off a truck.

An accident resulting from a deer jumping in front of your car is likely to limit your compensation under your insurance policy’s comprehensive coverage plan, even if the deer was not your or another driver’s fault.

Madera County Car Accident Lawyers

Because of their injuries, many car accident victims are unable to return to work or school. Even if a victim dies as a result of a negligent driver’s actions, that person is still held accountable. Victim’s family members can file wrongful death lawsuits against the negligent driver who caused their loved one’s death (or legal heirs).

It’s difficult for them to go through the motions of grieving and reliving their experiences. Depositions and trials force victims to testify about their losses in front of strangers. Dealing with the stress of a lengthy legal battle can have a negative impact on one’s mental health.

It’s critical to hold reckless drivers accountable when they cause an accident. Accountability is critical in cases where negligence has resulted in an unnecessarily high death toll. For grieving families, filing a wrongful death claim can be draining, but it can also bring some solace. This is a win-win situation for everyone on California’s roads.

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