[05-16-2022] Butte County, CA – Two People Injured Following Two-Vehicle Crash in Chico

Two people were injured after their cars left the road and collided with the Wittmeier Auto Center car lot fence off Highway 99 in Chico on Monday, May 16, 2022.

The collision occurred shortly before noon in the highway’s northbound lanes, just north of the Skyway on-ramp.

A Subaru SUV was parked on the dealership’s fence on the left side.

A Volkswagen minivan was parked alongside the fence off Highway 99. According to the California Highway Patrol, a woman in her 50s was driving the Subaru, while a man in his 60s was driving the Volkswagen. They were both taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The Subaru rolled twice before coming to a stop on its side, according to an 18-year-old passenger in the Subaru.

According to the CHP, the man was merging onto northbound Highway 99 from Skyway and did not see the Subaru in his blind spot before crashing into it.

The scene was attended by the CHP, Chico Fire Department, CAL FIRE Butte County, and medics.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Injury and death claims in California are almost always the result of car accidents. Each claim has its own set of particulars for all their similarities that distinguish it from the rest. A California car accident lawyer should thoroughly investigate each of these accidents.

In the United States, there are more than five million car accidents each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Every year, up to three million people are injured in car accidents, according to the CDC.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a total of 3,304 people were killed in traffic accidents in California in 2017.

Two-vehicle accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, including impaired driving, speeding, and distraction.

Butte County Car Accident Lawyers

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you’re probably worried. If a person is permanently disabled, the cost of medical care and other expenses can quickly spiral out of control.
The primary care physician and a specialist may need to see some victims on a regular basis. There is a good chance that you will need medication and assistive technology (such as a wheelchair or walker).

Our Butte County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help if you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident. You have no help from the insurance company of the other driver. They will do whatever it takes to get your business in order to save money. If you want to receive a fair settlement for your loss, you must have a lawyer on your side.

Arash Law’s accident attorneys have dealt with a wide range of cases over the years. You can focus on your recovery while we handle the legal issues. If you have any questions, please call us at (888) 488-1391.