[07-24-2022] Alameda County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Seriously Injured in a Head-On Crash in Sonora

According to the authorities, a 41-year-old man was killed, and 72-year-old Bruce K. was seriously injured in a head-on collision on Highway 108 in Sonora on Sunday night, July 24, 2022.

The accident happened around 5:00 p.m. near Old Wards Ferry Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 41-year-old Sonora man was driving a Mitsubishi Mirage west on Highway 108 when he entered the westbound lanes close to Old Wards Ferry Road. Bruce K of Tuolumne was driving an eastbound Lexus when the Mitsubishi collided head-on.

According to the CHP, the Mitsubishi driver died due to his injuries and did not use a seat belt. The victim’s identity was not released because his family had not yet been informed.

Bruce was airlifted to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto for treatment after severe wounds.

The case remains under investigation.

Head-On Accident Statistics

Head-on crashes are probably the most harmful type of car accident because both drivers get hit with more force. Unlike most accidents, the two cars are headed toward each other before they crash. Statistics show that head-on collisions only happen about 2% of the time, but they cause more than 10% of all driving deaths.

Most head-on collisions result in spinal injuries, brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, broken bones, and even paralysis. Head-on collisions are rare because most drivers and lawmakers know how dangerous they are and do everything they can to prevent them.

Long stretches of steel wire cable have been put on major highways to prevent head-on accidents at freeway speeds. The cables stop cars from going across the middle of the highway and into traffic going the other way. Even though these cable systems have helped cut down on deaths, they have also caused other problems. If you lose control of your car and hit the cables, it does a lot more damage to your car and makes you more likely to get minor or mild injuries that might not have happened if there were no cables.

Alameda County Head-On Accident Lawyers

Most head-on collisions are caused by careless driving, such as driving while distracted, going too fast, or being otherwise reckless. A thorough investigation and research must be conducted if a head-on collision causes injuries or death.

Before you talk to your insurance company, you should talk to a car accident lawyer about your rights if you or someone you care about was in a head-on collision. Make sure you hire a law firm with a lot of experience with head-on collisions and have the money to take your case to court if that’s what it takes. The insurance company has a group of lawyers working against you, so you should also have your own.

Our Alameda County head-on accident lawyers at Arash Law can help you or your family recover the compensation you deserve. Our legal team provides compassionate service in assisting our clients in recovering damages for their injuries and covering the financial costs associated with the accident. Contact us at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to schedule a free evaluation of your case.