[05-13-2022] San Joaquin County, CA – One Person Killed, Several Others Injured in Fatal Head-On Crash Near North Peatland Road

According to the authorities, one person was killed, and several others were injured in a head-on collision on Highway 12 in the San Joaquin Delta on Friday, May 13, 2022.

According to the Stockton-area California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred just before 4:30 p.m. on Highway 12 near North Peatland Road, northwest of Stockton and just east of the small Delta community of Terminous.

CHP reported that six people were taken to the hospital.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

A car accident is the leading cause of death and serious injury in the United States. Every year, car accidents cause almost two million injuries and deaths in the United States.

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

According to the National Safety Council (NSC) data, one-fifth of all fatalities are the result of vehicle accidents. According to the California Department of Public Health, 3,898 people died as a result of traffic accidents in California last year. Car accident injuries have risen by a whopping 23.5 percent since 2013.

When it comes to car accidents, there are many causes to consider. One of the most common causes is human error.

San Joaquin County Car Accident Lawyers

It’s normal to feel disoriented and a little dazed after a car accident. It’s incredible that you were able to survive in such a terrible situation. If you need assistance with an insurance claim, you may be unsure of where to begin or who to contact. It is in the hands of Arash Law’s car accident lawyers to file your claim in a timely fashion.

This can help save lives by enforcing harsher fines on careless drivers. Car accidents, including car and truck collisions, slip-and-fall incidents, and more, are handled by Arash Law’s attorneys.

When someone harms someone else, we must hold them accountable and seek compensation for those people. That is our mission.

Our experienced San Joaquin County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of combined experience. People who have been injured in car accidents can rely on us for legal support. Contact us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our skilled attorneys.