[07-15-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – One Person Dead, Another Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash near Newman

According to the California Highway Patrol, one person died, and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash, their car collided with a big rig outside of Newman Friday morning, July 15, 2022.

According to the CHP news release, the deadly collision occurred at 10:24 a.m. at West Stuhr and Eastin Roads.

The 2015 Toyota, driven by Rachel N., 22, of Riverbank, was traveling south on Stuhr Road when it came to a stop at the intersection just before Daniel F., 58, of Los Banos, was traveling east on Stuhr in a Peterbilt tractor-trailer, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP stated that Stuhr does not have a stop sign at the intersection.

According to the CHP, the Toyota’s right side was struck by the front of the Peterbilt. The collision threw the Toyota off the road, where it turned over before coming to rest on its wheels.

Unidentified female Toyota passenger, whose name, age, and hometown were not made public, passed away due to injuries received in the collision.

Norton suffered severe wounds and had to be transported by helicopter to Doctors Medical Center. According to the CHP, Forte was unharmed.

All passengers were wearing seat belts. Authorities are still unsure whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision.

Investigations into the crash are still ongoing.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Since 1990, the United States has seen a steady decrease in the death rate and overall death toll.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 102 people were killed in car accidents every day in 2016.

Numerous congested freeways are responsible for many fatalities in the state each year. In California, numerous people are killed yearly in car and truck accidents at high speeds.

The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) statistics show that in 2014, more than 3,500 Californians were killed in car accidents. Hundreds of people have been killed in recent natural disasters in California.

People who are intoxicated, distracted, speeding, or otherwise not paying attention to the road are the most common causes of these collisions.

Stanislaus County Car Accident Lawyers

As soon as possible, the family of the deceased should contact an experienced car accident lawyer. A thorough investigation of the events leading up to the accident will be conducted to identify the party responsibly.

The negligent party must be held accountable for the death of a loved one in a car accident if you want to sue them. An experienced car accident lawyer can help both you and your loved ones.

A wide range of factors can cause a car accident. The other driver’s carelessness or lack of experience is frequently blamed for a car accident. Our Stanislaus County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help if you or a loved one has been hurt or died due to a car accident.

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