[07-20-2022] Sutter County, CA – One Teenager Killed, Two Others Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99

According to California Highway Patrol Yuba-Sutter Unit, a collision resulted in a teenager’s death and two others’ injuries in Sutter County on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

The crash occurred on Wednesday off Highway 99 in Sutter County.

The CHP report states that the Toyota driver, an 18-year-old Olivehurst resident whose name has not been released, was killed in the collision, while George S., 53, and Edward G., 20, were seriously hurt.

Sewell and Garcia were unable to avoid the wrong-way traffic and struck the Solara square in the head.

The CHP is still investigating the crash and will examine whether DUI played a role in it.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents are the leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries in the United States. About 200,000 car accident victims are injured every year.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a car accident happens in the United States every 60 seconds. Last year, California car accidents claimed the lives of more than 3,300 people.

The National Safety Council estimates that car accidents are responsible for 11% of all fatalities. In 2019, 3,898 people lost their lives, and over 2,765,000 were injured in California traffic accidents. Since 2013, the number of people injured in car accidents has risen by 23.5 percent.

This includes potholes, debris, as well as human error, such as texting while behind the wheel or driving under the influence.

Sutter County Car Accident Lawyers

Accident victims’ families must file wrongful death lawsuits to seek compensation for their loss.

As a law firm, Arash Law can help you file a claim and discuss how to win your case if you are unsure what to do. Clients have received more than $500 million in compensation thanks to our firm’s efforts over the decades.

Our Sutter County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to assist you in pursuing compensation from the negligent party. As your legal counsel, we are here to help you better understand your legal options and how to better recover from your current situation.

We have offices throughout California to help attend to our clients’ inquiries better. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.