[07-16-2022] Inyo County, CA – Two People Dead After Two-Vehicle Collision Involving Big Rig on US 395

According to the California Highway Patrol, two people died when the 2020 Hyundai they were in crashed into the back of a trailer on U.S. 395 in Inyo County Saturday afternoon, July 16, 2022.

CHP said that the two-vehicle crash occurred around 1:04 p.m. on northbound U.S. 395 near South Haiwee Canyon Road, 31 miles south of Lone Pine.

The CHP said that the deceased is a 23-year-old man from Las Mesa, the driver, and a 22-year-old woman from Ashland who was the passenger. Their names were not released.

According to the CHP, the Hyundai Sonata was approaching a 2006 Freightliner that was traveling north in the same lane of U.S. 395 at a speed of about 65 mph.

Both Hyundai occupants were killed when the Hyundai struck the Freightliner’s rear after failing to slow down.

The 45-year-old Lakewood, Ohio, truck driver was unharmed.

The CHP is still looking into the matter.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

A car accident can have long-lasting effects on a person’s life. The dangers of driving a car are still present, despite being familiar with them. Drivers intoxicated or distracted while operating a vehicle are capable of all of these actions.

Thousands of people in the United States lose their lives in car accidents yearly. There are a lot of people who die in car accidents every year, both on the road and when they’re driving their vehicles.

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the U.S. Department of Transportation counted 36,560 fatalities caused by automobiles in 2013.

Inyo County Car Accident Lawyers

If someone else’s negligence caused you to suffer a severe injury or lose a loved one, you might be eligible for financial compensation.

No matter how hard you try, if you are unable to bring your loved one back, a wrongful death attorney can assist you in obtaining compensation for your loss.

Another advantage is having the ability to pay for some of the expensive medical bills and other costs associated with the accident. Unexpected occurrences like an accident or a death can also result in someone losing their job and making them eligible for unemployment benefits.

Our Inyo County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are well-versed in dealing with insurance companies after car accidents. Call (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation. Our primary goal is to safeguard the legal rights of all injured people in California.