[06-22-2022] Merced County, CA – 75-Year-Old Elderly Woman Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Ashby Road

According to the authorities, a woman from Merced died after a two-vehicle collision on the city’s west side on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

According to California Highway Patrol Officer Eric Zuniga, the collision occurred at around 12:35 at the intersection of Cooper Avenue and Ashby Road.

According to the authorities, Ashlie R., 22, of Fresno, was attempting to make a right turn onto Cooper Avenue while driving a car west on Ashby Road at an unknown speed.

Her car collided with a 2019 Volkswagen being operated by Merced resident Heintz G., 85, as he attempted to make the turn. On Cooper Avenue, facing south toward Ashby Road, the Volkswagen was halted at a stop sign.

According to Zuniga, the Volkswagen flipped as a result of the collision. The Volkswagen’s front passenger seat, where a 75-year-old woman was sitting, was where she was pronounced dead.

Resendes and Guth were both transported to Mercy Medical Center for treatment after sustaining minor injuries in the collision.

According to Zuniga, the collision doesn’t appear to have been caused by either alcohol or drugs.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The leading cause of death and serious injury in the United States is a motor vehicle accident. Approximately 200,000 people are injured each year as a result of car accidents.

In the United States, a car accident occurs every 60 seconds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. More than 3,300 people were killed in car accidents in California last year.

Eleven percent of all deaths are attributed to car accidents by the National Safety Council. In 2019, traffic accidents in California claimed the lives of 3,898 people and injured over 2,765,000 more. There has been a 23.5 percent increase in the number of people hurt in car accidents since 2013.

Potholes, debris, poor lighting, and human error, such as texting while driving or driving drunk, can all contribute to car accidents.

Merced County Car Accident Lawyers

Families who have lost a loved one in a car accident must file wrongful death lawsuits.

At Arash Law, we can help you file a claim and discuss how you might win your case if you aren’t sure what to do. For over two decades, our firm has been successfully representing clients in courtrooms across the country, collecting more than $750 million in compensation for them.

Our Merced County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to help you file a claim against the negligent or responsible party. We are here to help you better understand your legal options and how you can better recover from your current situation.

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