[06-04-2022] Nevada County, CA – Woman Killed After a Deadly Head-On Crash in Grass Valley

An unidentified 37-year-old woman was killed following a fatal two-vehicle crash near Chalk Bluff Road on Saturday evening, June 4, 2022.

The fatal collision transpired at approximately 6:30 p.m. on State Route 20, just east of Chalk Bluff Road.

An eastbound Acura was traveling on State Route 20 at high speeds when the driver veered into the westbound side on a curve and collided head-on with an oncoming westbound Ford F350.

A 37-year-old female passenger inside the Acura was killed in the crash; she was pronounced dead.

The Acura driver was seriously injured and taken to UC Davis Medical Center for treatment. Meanwhile, the Ford driver was also seriously injured while his passenger sustained moderate injuries; they were also transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the cause of the fatal collision. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the case.

Head-On Crash Statistics

According to the NHTSA’s Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2021, about 42,915 persons died in traffic crashes in 2021. This represents a 10.5% increase over the 38,828 fatalities reported in 2020.

According to the NHTSA, the projected number of road deaths is the greatest since 2005 and the largest percentage increase in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System’s history. A head-on collision occurred in this case.

A “head-on collision” occurs when the front of one vehicle collides with the front of another. Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous traffic accidents; they often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, in 2018, head-on crashes accounted for slightly more than 10% of all fatalities in the United States.

In most circumstances, a head-on collision occurs when one vehicle crosses a centerline or a median and collides with another. Driving on the wrong side of the road can also result in a head-on collision, whether unintentionally or purposely.

Distracted driving, intoxication, passing on a two-lane road, and rapid lane changes due to construction or halted traffic are just a few factors that can lead to a head-on collision. Head-on collisions can occur due to road faults, vehicle malfunctions, and excessive speed/loss of control.

Nevada County Fatal Head-On Collision Lawyers

Head-on collisions can result in serious injuries. Unfortunately, not every person involved in a head-on collision will survive. Surviving a fatal head-on collision may sue the negligent driver for wrongful death.

Drivers who drive aggressively or carelessly endanger the lives of others. Innocent people should not suffer due to someone else’s careless driving. Drivers who drive recklessly should be held responsible for the damage they cause.

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

Allow Arash Law’s experienced Nevada County head-on accident attorneys to handle your legal claim so you can focus on your recovery. You do not have to wait until you have completed your medical treatment to consult with a lawyer. Medical treatment can sometimes take months – or even years.

Your legal rights are put at risk without a lawyer, so you do not want to wait. Locate a lawyer as soon as you are medically stable and able. While you are completing your medical treatment, they will assist in moving your case forward.

Please call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation. Hire an experienced car accident lawyer as soon as possible; the sooner you do, the better your legal rights will be protected.