[07-25-2022] Kern County, CA- 28-year-old Man and 32-year-old Woman Killed in Two-Car Crash in Wasco

According to the California Highway Patrol, a man and woman died in a car accident in Wasco on Tuesday, July 23, 2022.

On July 25, 2022, one of the victims was identified as Claudia Mora Lopez, 32, of Wasco. She was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Jonathon Prado, 28, also of Wasco, when the two collided at 9:45 p.m. Both were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The California Highway Patrol is still investigating the incident.

FATAL TWO-VEHICLE CRASH STATISTICS

A car accident is the leading cause of death and serious injury in the United States. Each year, approximately 200,000 people are injured in car accidents.

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

According to the National Safety Council, car accidents account for 11% of all fatalities. In 2019, 3,898 people were killed in traffic accidents in California, while over 2,765,000 were injured. Since 2013, there has been a 23.5 percent increase in the number of people injured in car accidents.

Potholes, debris, poor lighting, and human error, such as texting and driving or driving drunk, can all contribute to car accidents.

KERN COUNTY CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Wrongful death lawsuits must be filed by families who have lost a loved one in a car accident.

If you are unsure what to do, Arash Law can assist you in filing a claim and discussing how you might win your case. Our firm has successfully represented clients in courtrooms across the country for over two decades, collecting more than $750 million in compensation.

Arash Law’s Kern County car accident attorneys are prepared to assist you in filing a claim against the negligent or responsible party. We are here to assist you in better understanding your legal options and how to recover from your current situation.

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