[05-31-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Dead After a Fatal Traffic Collision in Orangevale

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly two-vehicle collision in Orangevale on Tuesday night, May 31, 2022.

The fatal collision transpired at approximately 9:24 p.m. on Hazel Avenue between Elm and Central avenues in Orangevale.

A Toyota van and another vehicle collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. A power pole owned by hte Sacramento Municipal Utility District was struck by one of the vehicles which caused the pole to go down.

Emergency personnel later arrived at the scene and found one of the involved parties unresponsive. One person was pronounced dead at the scene.

At least one other person was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Information about the crash is limited at the moment.

Local authorities are currently conducting an investigation on the case. Local authorities are actively investigating the case.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Car accidents are the main cause of death and serious injury in the United States. Over two million people are injured in car accidents in the United States each year.

In the United States, one car accident occurs every 60 seconds. Last year, over 3,300 people died in car accidents in California, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), traffic accidents account for more than 11% of all fatalities. Last year, it is estimated that 3,898 people died in traffic accidents in California. Since 2013, the number of people injured in car accidents has increased by 23.5 percent.

Drunk drivers, distracted drivers, fast drivers, and drivers who break traffic laws are the most common causes of car accidents in general.

Wearing a seatbelt can protect you from fatal injuries in a car accident, even if you are just moving your vehicle from the driveway to the street. As you back out of your driveway, you never know when a vehicle will come barreling down the street.

Sacramento County Fatal Car Accident Lawyers

Whether or whether the implicated motorist breached the law, they are liable for the damages they cause when they cause a deadly car collision. Legal action by a dedicated and professional attorney is the best way to ensure that a victim’s family of wrongful death is compensated.

An expert San Bernardino County fatal car accident lawyer can help you file your claim. The sooner you retain the services of a competent attorney, the higher your prospects of getting the monetary compensation you are due for your injuries. With the help of a lawyer, you may defend yourself against insurance companies and collect the full amount of your claim.

Our sympathetic and professional San Bernardino County fatal car accident lawyers are here to help you get through this tough time. Arash Law has recovered more than $500 million for clients just like you in the past, thanks to our aggressive litigation strategy.

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