[07-22-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – Woman Killed, Several Injured in Fatal DUI Multi-Vehicle Collision in Ceres

According to the Modesto police, a multi-vehicle collision resulted in one dead and several people injured involving a suspected drunk driver that triggered it all in Ceres Friday night, July 22, 2022.

According to the Modesto police, the multi-vehicle collision occurred at around 10:15 p.m.at East Whitmore Avenue and Morgan Road. When emergency personnel arrived, they discovered the crash had caused numerous injuries.

According to Modesto police Lt. Mike Hammond, a car was approaching the intersection but did not stop for a group of vehicles that were stopped at a red light. The car was rear-ended by another car, which caused both of them to crash into two other stationary cars at the intersection.

According to Hammond, a woman was killed in one of the vehicles. According to him, three additional adults were hurt and taken to nearby hospitals. According to a report by the Modesto Fire Department, two of the wounds required immediate medical attention. One of the vehicles also contained an 18-month-old baby, who, according to Hammond, was unharmed.

A 25-year-old man was detained on suspicion of drunk driving after it was claimed that he was operating the vehicle that started the chain reaction. He is accused of DUI and manslaughter.
Hammond stated that there was no information on the suspect’s identity or the status of the other injured parties.

According to Modesto Fire, the crash was deemed a mass casualty incident, and Modesto Police are still looking into it.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

On American roads, which are among the most congested in the world, congestion is a major problem. In the US, there are 280 million registered cars, and 227.5 million people drive them every day.

In car accidents in the US, at least six million people are hurt or killed annually. More than 38,000 people lose their lives in car accidents each year, making them the leading cause of death in the country.

An accident involving numerous vehicles would serve as an illustration of this. If three or more vehicles collide, it qualifies as a multiple vehicle collision. A “chain-reaction” accident occurs when two cars collide on the road and a third car strikes the first.

According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 13,000 people were killed in multi-vehicle collisions involving passenger cars (NHTSA). More than 40% of all auto accidents are the result of these incidents.

Stanislaus County Car Accident Lawyers

Accidents involving multiple vehicles are more difficult when there are numerous vehicles involved. Victims of multiple-vehicle crashes may find it difficult to handle the stress and grief they have been feeling ever since their accident.

If you have been injured, it is a good idea to have a lawyer on your side. Compensation must be given in a personal injury case to cover the victim’s medical bills, lost wages, emotional suffering, and pain and suffering.

A knowledgeable vehicle accident lawyer will look into the collision from every possible angle. Regardless of who was at fault or what insurance options were available to you in your case, you should receive a full and fair settlement for your losses.

Our Stanislaus County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve in the event of a car collision. Immediately following a car accident, you should know how a lawyer can help you protect your legal rights and how to find the best personal injury lawyer for your specific case. A free consultation with one of our attorneys can be arranged by calling (888) 488-1391.