[07-21-2022] Placer County, CA – Two Teens Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash along SR-193

According to the CHP Auburn, two teens from Placer County were killed in a single-vehicle crash along State Route 193 on Thursday, July 21, 2022.

According to California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 10:11 p.m. westbound on State Route 193.

According to CHP, the collision involved a 16-year-old boy from Loomis and an 18-year-old boy from Lincoln.

Additionally, the car caught fire in the collision and was completely burned.

According to the CHP, the white 2010 Mini Cooper driver, which the two men were driving, lost control of the car west of Dutch Court and crashed into a tree.

According to CHP, the vehicle’s speed may have played a role in the collision.

Drugs and/or alcohol use may have contributed to the crash, but according to the CHP, neither substance was a factor.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Many drivers are unaware that single-vehicle collisions are among California’s most dangerous types of vehicle accidents.

62% of all fatal vehicle collisions in California involve a single vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Drivers must be aware of the various contributing factors due to California’s high rate of single-vehicle accidents.

A single-vehicle collision can happen for a number of reasons. A run-off-the-road collision happens when a driver loses control of their car while speeding or making sudden turns on a slick, wet road. On the road, there may be debris, such as a big branch or something that fell off a truck.

In a single-car accident that wasn’t your fault or the fault of another driver, like when a deer jumped in front of your car, your comprehensive coverage plan will probably place a cap on your recovery.

Placer County Car Accident Lawyers

Due to their injuries, many car accident victims cannot go back to work or school. A negligent driver is still accountable even if a victim dies. Victim’s heirs may bring a wrongful death claim against the negligent driver who brought about their death (or legal heirs).

For them, experiencing their losses and grief again is painful. In depositions and trials, victims must testify about their losses in front of strangers. One’s mental health may suffer greatly if a case takes months or even years to resolve.

Holding a negligent driver accountable if they cause an accident is essential. Accountability is crucial when negligence results in an unnecessarily high death toll. For grieving families, wrongful death claims can be emotionally taxing but can also bring about closure. This will benefit every driver in California.

With decades of combined experience, our Placer County car accident lawyers have recovered more than $500 million for clients all over California. Cities like San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, and Sherman Oaks, to name a few, are home to some of our clients. Call (888) 488-1391 to arrange a no-cost consultation.