[06-27-2022] Mendocino County, CA – Burbank Man Killed, Woman Severely Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision near Redwood Valley

According to California Highway Patrol officials, a man died, and a woman was seriously injured in a head-on two-vehicle crash on Highway 101 Monday evening, June 27, 2022.

According to CHP, the crash occurred at about 6:26 p.m. in the Redwood Valley area north of Ukiah, just south of the West Road exit.

The identity of the deceased man was kept private by the authorities. He was identified as 36 years old and a resident of Burbank, a city in Southern California.

According to a CHP report, a Burbank man driving a Toyota Prius north on the highway crossed the center median and into oncoming traffic.

The Toyota collided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee in a southbound lane.

According to the CHP, the Jeep’s female driver was taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with serious wounds. Her companion suffered no harm.

According to the report, CHP investigators are investigating the cause of the collision but have not ascertained whether the Toyota’s driver was intoxicated.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

In the last few years, many more car accidents have occurred in the United States. Nearly 1.25 million people lose their lives in auto accidents every year. A startling 3,287 people are killed in car accidents every day. Up to 50 million people have been hurt or hampered by the tragedy.

More than 10% of all fatal car accidents take place in California. In the 485,866 auto accidents in California in 2017, there were at least 3,898 fatalities and 276,823 injuries. Since 2013, the number of fatal car accidents in California has increased by 23.5%.

In California, 1,069 people lost their lives in car accidents caused by alcohol in 2018. 42% of all drivers killed in vehicular accidents, both legal and illegal, had drugs in their blood.

Nine deaths per 100,000 people were caused by vehicular accidents in California in 2018. This state causes the majority of unintentional injury deaths in vehicular accidents.

Careless driving, driving while distracted, driving while intoxicated, driving too fast, and mechanical failure are the most frequent causes of car accidents.

To prevent car accidents, keep your eyes on the road. Don’t limit your attention to the vehicle in front of you. Keep an eye out in front of you and to both sides. This might help you get ready for any potential incidents.

Mendocino County Car Accident Lawyers

After being seriously injured in a car accident, many people find it difficult to recover. Medical costs and charges for long-term damage can easily reach the tens of thousands of dollar range.

Victims sought expert advice and second opinions from other professionals for years. Additionally important is that they keep in touch with their primary care physician. To get better, they might require medication and aids (like a wheelchair or walker).

Insurance providers want to give you the least amount of compensation possible. If you accept a settlement offer from an insurance company, you’ll almost certainly receive less money than you deserve.

The Mendocino County vehicle accident lawyers at Arash Law will haggle with an insurance adjuster and present proof of the insured driver’s fault. You can be sure that our lawyers will support you at every turn.

Our attorneys have dedicated their entire careers to the practice of personal injury law. We are recognized as the top accident law firm in California. Contact us at (888) 488-1391 to find out how we can assist you.