[06-01-2022] Monterey County, CA – One Dead After a Two-Vehicle Collision Involving a Semi-Account on Highway 193

According to the California Highway Patrol, one person is confirmed dead after a two-vehicle crash on Cooper Road early Wednesday morning, June 1, 2022.

The deadly collision occurred at around 1:00 a.m. on Highway 193, southbound, north of Cooper Road in Monterey County.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the car was involved in a head-on collision with a semi-truck.

The Ford Mustang was engulfed in flames after the collision, and it appears that the car was trapped beneath the semi-truck.

It was unclear whether the person who died was transported to the hospital or killed at the scene.

The crash’s cause is still being investigated.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Since 1990, the death rate and overall death toll in America have been steadily decreasing.

Every day in 2016, 102 people were killed in car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

On the state’s numerous and congested freeways, a large number of people are killed each year. Every year, a large number of people in California are killed in high-speed car and truck collisions.

More than 3,500 Californians were killed in car accidents in 2014, according to data from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Hundreds of people have died as a result of natural disasters in California in recent years.

People who are intoxicated, distracted, speeding, or otherwise inattentive to the road are the most common causes of these accidents.

Monterey County Car Accident Lawyers

The deceased’s surviving family members should contact an auto accident lawyer as soon as possible. A thorough investigation into the events leading up to the accident will be conducted to apprehend those responsible for the accident.

You must prove negligence in order to file a lawsuit against the person or company responsible for the death of a loved one as a result of a car accident. The services of an experienced car accident attorney can benefit you and the people you care about the most.

A number of different factors can cause a car accident. Often, a car accident is the fault of the other driver’s negligence or lack of experience. Our Monterey County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help whether you or a loved one has been hurt or died in a car accident.

Arash Law is here to assist you with your legal options. We want to win your case and get you the maximum compensation while you focus on your recovery. For a free legal consultation, please fill out our intake form or call us at (888) 488-1391.