[06-14-2023] Fresno County, CA – 1 Man Killed, 4 Others Injured After Fiery Two-Vehicle Collision on Highway 180 Near Sanger

A man was killed while four others were injured following a fiery two-vehicle collision on Highway 180 near Sanger on Wednesday morning, June 14, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on Highway 180 west of Bethel Avenue, north of Sanger, at around 3:00 a.m.

A Dodge Charger, driven by a woman and occupied by another woman and two men, was heading eastbound at high speed on the highway when it rear-ended a Honda Odyssey, causing it to veer off the road and crash into a tree before bursting into flames.

The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene, while the four occupants of the Dodge were transported to a hospital with moderate injuries.

Alcohol or drugs were not believed to be a factor in this incident. Speeding, however, may have contributed to this incident.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

It is impossible to predict automobile accidents, but it is possible to prepare for them. You can stay composed after an accident by keeping a checklist in your glove box. You can use it to guide you on what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect your rights. Here are some guidelines you can follow:

• Stay calm and remain at the scene to ensure safety. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Get to a safe location and wait for the authorities. Pull over any vehicles that cannot move to the side of the road. To prevent further collisions, activate your hazard lights.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Unless the accident was minor, there were no injuries, and there was no property damage, call the police. The police can investigate the situation by questioning potential witnesses and collecting evidence.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Document everything, from your injuries to the weather, road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
• Do not admit fault to the police. Give the police officer an honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. See a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report it to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Contact insurance adjusters. You can talk to a claims adjuster but only share the necessary information with them. You should consult a lawyer before accepting a settlement offer or providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, details about the other driver, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from our experienced California car accident lawyer.

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Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Most accidental deaths and injuries in the US occur in automobile accidents. Approximately two million fatalities and ten million injuries are caused by automobiles every year.

National Safety Council reports traffic fatalities nationwide increased by 8.3% in 2020. The number of deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents in 2021 totaled 46,980.

Car accidents killed 39,107 Americans in 2019. The number has risen to 42,338 by 2020.

Traffic accidents in California killed 3,847 people in 2020. Almost half of the deaths, 2,260, were caused by single-car accidents. Among all fatalities, 1,587 (or 41%) were caused by collisions involving multiple vehicles.

The majority of collisions involved two vehicles (72% of all collisions, 71% of collisions that caused injuries, and 77% of all injuries). Angle collisions caused the most fatalities and injuries, with roughly 8,000 in 2020.