[06-10-2022] Butte County, CA – Head-On Collision in Chico Injures Two People

At least two people were hurt following a major head-on traffic crash in Chico on Friday morning, June 10, 2022.

The collision transpired at approximately 5:00 a.m. on the southbound lanes of Highway 99 at Gaia Way.

A female driver was traveling southbound on Highway 99 when, for unclear reasons, she drifted into the northbound lanes and collided with an oncoming big rig.

At least two people were injured following the crash. It’s unclear whether they were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

A head-on collision occurs when two vehicles collide directly in front of each other while traveling in opposite directions. Injuries and death may ensue even if the accident occurs at a modest speed.

Head-on collisions account for 10% of all fatalities on US highways despite accounting for only 2% of all events. Drivers preoccupied or weary are more likely to be involved in a head-on collision.

One of the most fatal types of car accidents is a head-on collision. The force of impact in a head-on collision is substantially larger than in other encounters.

Head-on collisions, like other collisions, can result in significant injuries. These long-term injuries frequently result in a lifetime of pain and suffering.

A lifetime of medical expenses and decades of missed payments can quickly add up to millions of dollars in the event of catastrophic injuries.

Butte County Fatal Head-On Collision Lawyers

Head-on collisions can cause severe 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 operate their vehicles aggressively or recklessly endanger the lives of others. Innocent people should not suffer due to another person’s reckless driving. Drivers who operate their vehicles recklessly should be held liable for the damages they cause.

Several factors can cause a traffic collision. Accidents caused by another driver’s inexperience or negligence are common. The Butte County head-on collision attorneys at Arash Law can help clients who have been injured in a car accident.

Our job at Arash Law is to assist you in determining your legal options following a car accident. For a free consultation on your fatal automobile accident case, call (888) 488-1391 or email us.