[07-02-2022] Madera County, CA – California Highway Patrol Officer Seriously Hurt in Two-Vehicle Collision Involving a Truck on Highway 41

An on-duty California Highway Patrol officer was injured in a two-vehicle crash near Coarsegold Saturday evening, July 2, 2022.

The collision occurred at 6:30 p.m. southbound on Highway 41, just north of Road 415 near Coarsegold.

According to CHP Sgt. Tim Ray, when the CHP officer was traveling in his marked SUV, a pickup driver backing out of a driveway didn’t see the officer approaching.

Ray said the officer applied the brakes but could not avoid colliding with the Ford F150.

The officer was taken to a local hospital with major injuries. The other driver had a complaint of pain.

Alcohol and drugs don’t appear to be a factor, Ray said.

The crash is still under investigation.

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 car accidents, both legal and illegal, had drugs in their blood.

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

Madera 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.

For years, victims looked to experts and other professionals for second opinions. Maintaining contact with their primary care physician is also crucial. They might need medication and aids to recover (like a wheelchair or walker).

Insurance companies want to compensate you as little as possible. If you accept an insurance company’s settlement proposal, you’ll almost certainly get less money than you’re due.

The Madera County car accident attorneys at Arash Law will bargain 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. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 to see how we can help you.