[06-22-2022] Santa Cruz County, CA – One Person Dead, Another Eight Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision on Highway 129

According to the Emergency officials, a two-vehicle crash killed one and injured another eight individuals on Highway 129 at Old Chittenden Road Wednesday afternoon, June 22, 2022.

According to California Highway Patrol officer Stephen Armfield, the crash occurred at 3:45 p.m. near the San Benito/Santa Cruz county line.

The male driver of a Honda Ridgeline pickup was traveling east on Highway 129 when he drifted over the double yellow line and smashed head-on into a westbound Chevy Silverado pickup towing a 30-foot travel camper.

One man in the Honda died at the scene, and eight other people were hurt, Armfield said.

The collision is still under investigation.

It was unclear if alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Since 1990, both the death rate and the total number of people who have passed away in the United States have been on a downward trend.

Every day in 2016, 102 people were killed in car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Many people are killed each year on the state’s numerous and congested freeways. Many people in California are killed annually in high-speed car and truck collisions.

More than 3,500 Californians were killed in car accidents in 2014, according to data from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Hundreds of people have recently died due to natural disasters in California.

People who are intoxicated, distracted, speeding, or otherwise inattentive to the road are the most common causes of these accidents.

Santa Cruz County Car Accident Lawyers

The deceased’s surviving family members should contact an auto accident lawyer as soon as possible. A thorough investigation into the events leading up to the accident will be conducted to apprehend those responsible for the accident.

You must prove negligence to file a lawsuit against the person or company responsible for the death of a loved one due to a car accident. The services of an experienced car accident attorney can benefit you and the people you care about the most.

A number of different factors can cause a car accident. Often, a car accident is the fault of the other driver’s negligence or lack of experience. Our Santa Cruz County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help whether you or a loved one has been hurt or died in a car accident.

Arash Law is here to assist you with your legal options. We want to win your case and get you the maximum compensation while you focus on your recovery. For a free legal consultation, please fill out our intake form or call us at (888) 488-1391.