[07-10-2022] Fresno County, CA – 12-Year-Old Child Seriously Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 180

A 12-year-old child suffered major injuries, another three people with minor injuries when a car collided with a tree in Fresno Sunday afternoon July 10, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol the crash occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Highway 180 from Highway 99.

The Honda sedan swerved off the transition to Highway 180 from Highway 99 and collided head-on with a tree

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the solo-vehicle crash, which briefly forced the closure of the eastbound 180 on-ramp while a tow truck removed the vehicle from the embankment. It is not known if alcohol or drugs were a factor.

The child was taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

There were four people in the vehicle, with a 28-year-old man also confirmed to have been injured.

The crash is still under investigation.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Single-vehicle collisions are among California’s most dangerous types of car accidents, but many drivers are unaware of this.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), single-vehicle accidents account for 62 percent of all fatal car accidents in California. Due to the high number of single-vehicle accidents in California, drivers must be aware of the various factors involved.

A single-vehicle collision can result from a variety of factors. A run-off-the-road collision occurs when a driver loses control of their vehicle while speeding or making sharp turns on a wet, slick road. Debris such as a large branch or something that fell from the back of a truck can be found on the road.

Your comprehensive coverage plan will likely limit your recovery in a single-car accident caused by something that isn’t your or another driver’s fault, such as a deer jumping in front of your vehicle.

Fresno County Car Accident Lawyers

Many car accident victims cannot return to work or school due to their injuries. The death of a victim does not absolve a reckless driver of responsibility. Survivors of the victim can file wrongful death lawsuits against the driver who caused the victim’s death due to negligence (or legal heirs).

Reliving their losses and grief is painful for them. Victims must testify about their losses in front of strangers in depositions and trials. A case can take months, if not years, to settle, which can significantly impact one’s mental health.

If a negligent driver causes an accident, it is critical to hold them accountable. When negligence leads to an unnecessarily high death toll, accountability is critical. Wrongful death claims can be emotionally draining for grieving families, but they can also provide closure. Everyone who drives in California will benefit from this.

Our Fresno County car accident lawyers have decades of combined experience and have recovered more than $750 million for our clients across California. Our clients hail from cities such as San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, and Sherman Oaks, to name a few. To schedule a free consultation, call (888) 488-1391.