[06-08-2022] Shasta County, CA – One Dead, Another One Suffered Major Injury in Fiery Two-Vehicle Collision on Highway 299

According to The California Highway Patrol, one was dead and another critically injured after a fiery two-vehicle crash on Highway 299 Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

The crash transpired just after 10:00 a.m. west of the Whiskeytown Visitor Center.

According to the California Highway Patrol, an F-150 driver was traveling east when he crossed the lines and collided with a semi-truck around 7:40 a.m.

The semi-truck caught fire after that, but the driver escaped unharmed.

According to the CHP, the F-150’s driver, Charles French of Redding, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. In French’s truck, a passenger died.

The fire did not spread to vegetation, according to CALFIRE.

The CHP is looking into whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The most common cause of death and serious injury in the United States is a collision with a motor vehicle. Approximately two million people are injured in car accidents each year.

Every 60 seconds, a car accident occurs in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3,300 people died in car accidents in California last year.

The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that 11% of all fatalities result from vehicular accidents. Over 2,765,000 people were injured, and 3,898 people lost their lives in traffic collisions in California in 2019. There has been a 23.5% rise in the number of people injured in vehicle collisions since 2013.

Road hazards such as potholes, debris, poor lighting, and human error like drunken driving or texting can all contribute to traffic accidents.

Shasta County Car Accident Lawyers

Feeling confused and overwhelmed after a car accident is completely normal. You survived a terrifying ordeal unscathed. Insurance claims can be overwhelming, and you may not know where or whom you can turn to for help. Arash Law’s car accident attorneys have the knowledge and skill to properly and timely file your claim.

Enforcing harsher penalties on reckless drivers can save lives. Lawyers at Arash Law specialize in all motor vehicle accidents, including car and truck collisions, slip-and-fall accidents, and more.

Because we are dedicated to holding those responsible for a person’s injuries accountable and making sure they receive just compensation, we are a personal injury law firm in California. Get your life back in order as soon as possible.

Our Shasta County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience dealing with car accidents. We are here to assist those who have been injured in car crashes. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.