[05-14-2022] Fresno County, CA – 22-Year-Old Woman Dead in Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision in Clovis

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash in Fresno County Saturday morning, May 14, 2022.

The fatal collision occurred at 5:30 on Clovis and Central Avenues.

Officers say a Nissan Altima driven by a 22-year-old woman was traveling south on Clovis Avenue when she collided head-on with a Toyota RAV 4 just south of Central.

Both vehicles flipped over.

One of the cars caught fire.

The woman was declared dead on the spot.

Investigators believe she wasn’t wearing a seatbelt.

The Toyota’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was seriously injured and taken to CRMC.

The crash is being investigated to see if drugs or alcohol played a role.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

The number of car accidents in the United States has risen in recent years. In 2018, 33,654 people were killed in automobile accidents. Car accidents claimed the lives of 36,560 people.

Car accidents are common on the state’s large and congested highways. Every year, high-speed driving and truck accidents kill a large number of people on California’s roads.

Because of the state’s large population, there are many more drivers on the road, potentially increasing the number of auto accidents.

There was a significant increase in fatal crashes between 2014 and 2016. However, there were minor ups and downs from 2017 to 2020. The number of motor vehicle deaths in California has increased by 5%, from 3,540 in 2019 to 3,723 in 2020.

According to an OTS poll, 57% of California residents believe it is acceptable to drive 10 miles per hour faster than the posted speed limit on the state’s freeways. Nearly 40% of those polled believed they would not be fined if they exceeded the speed limit by ten miles per hour.

Distracted driving is a serious public safety risk that must be avoided at all costs. Victims of personal injury must hold distracted drivers accountable for their actions. Distracted drivers are not always charged criminally because prosecuting a distracted driver is more difficult than prosecuting a drunk driver.

Fresno County Car Accident Lawyers

When a fatal vehicle accident occurs, regardless of whether the involved driver broke the law, they are responsible for the damages they cause. The best way to ensure that a victim’s family is compensated for wrongful death is to take legal action with a dedicated and skilled attorney.

Our experienced attorneys can assist you in filing your claim. The sooner you hire an experienced lawyer, the better your chances of getting the financial compensation you deserve for your injuries. With the help of a lawyer, you can defend yourself against insurance and collect the full amount due to your claim.

Our caring and knowledgeable Fresno County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help you get through this difficult time if a loved one was killed in a car accident. Arash Law has recovered more than $750 million for clients just like you in the past thanks to our proactive litigation strategy.

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