[06-01-2022] Butte County, CA – One Person Killed Following a Deadly Head-On Crash in Chico

At least one person was killed following a deadly head-on traffic crash in Chico on Wednesday evening, June 1, 2022.

The fatal traffic collision took place at Highway 32 and Meridian Road in Chico at approximately 5:30 p.m.

One person was traveling westbound on Highway 32 when it collided head-on with an eastbound vehicle. Details about the collision are limited at the moment.

Unfortunately, one person was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

The front of one vehicle collides with the front of the other in a “head-on collision.” Many people have been killed or injured in head-on collisions on the most dangerous highways.

Most fatalities in the United States are caused by head-on crashes, which make up less than 10 percent of all fatalities.

When a car crosses a centerline or median and collides with another vehicle, a head-on collision is the most common type of accident. If you’re on the wrong side of the road, you risk being involved in a collision.

Head-on collisions can be caused by distracted driving, drinking, passing on a two-lane road, and quick lane changes due to construction or delayed traffic, among other things. Head-on crashes can be caused by road faults, vehicle malfunctions, and high speed/loss of control.

If you see a vehicle approaching you head-on, the greatest thing you can do is stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and slow down immediately. As a result, you’re less likely to receive life-threatening injuries or perhaps die due to the collision.

Butte County Fatal Head-On Car Accident Lawyers

Head-on collisions can result in serious injuries. Unfortunately, not every victim of a head-on collision will survive. Survivors of a fatal head-on collision have the right to sue the negligent driver for wrongful death.

Drivers who drive aggressively or carelessly endanger the lives of others unnecessarily. Innocent people should not suffer due to another person’s reckless driving. Drivers who use their automobiles irresponsibly should be held accountable for the damage they create.

When a loved one is killed in a deadly head-on collision, the victim’s family has the legal right to file a wrongful death claim with the assistance of an attorney.

If you have lost a loved one in a deadly head-on collision, please call our Butte County head-on collision accident attorneys at Arash Law as soon as possible. We work hard to safeguard our clients’ legal rights so they can focus on recovering from their injuries. Please call (888) 488-1391 or email us to schedule your free consultation. Don’t put off calling an expert vehicle accident lawyer; the sooner you do, the better your legal rights will be preserved.