[05-13-2022] Tehama County, CA – One Dead in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 99

According to the California Highway Patrol, one person is dead after a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Tehama County on Friday afternoon, May 13, 2022.

The fatal collision occurred in the afternoon on Highway 99, south of Vina.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a white Toyota Corolla fled the scene in Shasta County. The CHP is investigating the Corolla, but it was not involved in the accident.

A Chevy sedan and a Cadillac sedan were involved in the cash and are still on the scene.

Both directions of Highway 99 are closed. The highway’s reopening date is unknown.

Caltrans reports that the road is closed from Rowles Road to Haille Road.

The identity of the deceased person is unknown.

The crash is still under investigation.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Congestion is a major issue on American roads, which are among the most congested in the world. There are 280 million registered cars in the United States, and 227.5 million people use them daily.

Every year in the United States, at least six million people are injured or killed in car accidents. The number one cause of death in the United States is car accidents, which claim the lives of more than 38,000 people each year.

An example of this is a multi-vehicle collision. When three or more vehicles collide, this is referred to as a multi-vehicle accident. In a “chain-reaction” accident, two vehicles collide, setting off another collision.

Over 13,000 people were killed in multi-vehicle collisions involving passenger cars, according to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Most car accidents are caused by these incidents.

Tehama County Car Accident Lawyers

A multi-vehicle accident is more difficult to resolve the more vehicles that are involved. Survivors of a multi-vehicle crash may find it difficult to deal with the stress and sorrow they have felt since the accident.

If you’ve been injured, you should contact a personal injury lawyer. In a wrongful death or a personal injury lawsuit, compensation must be paid for medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.

An experienced car accident lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation of the collision from all angles. Full and reasonable compensation for your losses is your right, no matter who is at fault or what insurance plans are available.

Our Tehama County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve. Immediately following a car accident, you should know how a lawyer can help you protect your legal rights and how to find the best personal injury lawyer for your specific case. To speak with one of our lawyers, call (888) 488-1391. There is no charge for this consultation.