[05-14-2022] Yuba County, CA – Two Drivers Hospitalized Following a Head-On Crash in Marysville

Two drivers were injured following a major head-on collision in Marysville on Friday afternoon, May 14, 2022.

The collision transpired at approximately 4:26 p.m. in the area of Simpson Lane, near Simpson Dantoni Lane in Marysville.

A southbound truck veered into the northbound lanes for unclear reasons and crashed into another truck.

Both drivers were injured in the mishap. They were identified as 47-year-old Thomas H. and 30-year-old Julie L. they were taken to Rideout Hospital for treatment.

Authorities later determined that Thomas was under the influence at the time of the accident, and he was arrested and booked into the Yuba County Jail for DUI-related charges.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Head-On Collision Statistics

A head-on collision occurs when two cars collide head-on while traveling in opposite directions. These impacts can cause significant injury or death, even at low speeds.

According to statistics, head-on collisions account for only 2% of all mishaps but account for more than 10% of all driving fatalities. On this occasion, the collision was caused by a wrong-way driver.

Wrong-way drivers kill approximately 355 people in the United States. Using an annual average of 265 fatalities, a fatality rate per wrong-way collision of 1.34 was calculated.

Wrong-way collisions can result in serious injuries such as spinal cord injury, paralysis, or head trauma when traveling the wrong way. As a result, the victim may require special care in addition to costly medical treatments, surgeries, therapies, and other injury-related care.

These collisions are caused, among other things, by distracted driving, drunk driving, and driver fatigue.

Unless there is an emergency, passing into oncoming traffic is always bad. It is a major cause of head-on collisions. Wear your seat belt to help reduce your chances of serious injury in the event of a car accident.

Make sure your head restraints and seatbacks are comfortable and safe every time you get into your car.

Head-On Collision Lawyers for Victims in Yuba County

In California, car accidents significantly impact personal injury and wrongful death claims. Many of these incidents have similar causes, but each has its unique characteristics that an expert automobile accident law firm must thoroughly investigate to recover the injured person’s complete financial recovery.

Our car accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to assist you. If we believe you require legal representation, we will explain why. We’ll let you know if we don’t think you need an attorney. You’ll be able to make an informed decision about your next steps after a car accident.

Our Yuba County head-on collisions from Arash Law will serve as a helpful advocate for victims. They will communicate with the client and the civil court system regularly and coordinate with the insurance companies.

Contact Arash Law for a free consultation with an experienced Riverside injury lawyer. You’ll get a better notion of what your claim is worth without putting any money into it. You can reach us by calling (888) 488-1391 or using the contact form on this page.