[08-04-2022] Trinity County, CA – 58-year-old Woman Died After Two-Vehicle Collision on Highway 299

The 58-year-old Lewiston woman died after a motorcycle and big rig collision on Highway 299 Thursday afternoon.

The collision happened around 3:15 p.m. east of Douglas City, west of Indian Creek Lodge.

According to the local authorities, the woman on the motorcycle was traveling east on Highway 299 when she made a right-hand turn and crossed the double yellow lines.

The woman turned directly into oncoming traffic and hit a logging truck.

According to the CHP, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jean M., 69, was the logging truck driver involved in the accident.

Marschner tried to turn right and apply the breaks to avoid the crash, but he could not do so. He was unharmed in the collision.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision.

When the woman’s next of kin is informed, her identity will be made public.

If you have any information, call Office S. Compton at (530) 623-3832.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Severe and even fatal injuries are frequently the result of automobile accidents. All motorists should adopt safe driving practices to prevent this.

Sadly, car accidents happen far too frequently in the US. Car accidents claimed the lives of approximately 33,654 people in 2010. 36,560 people died in car accidents in that year.

Accidents involving multiple vehicles are just one of the many auto accidents. This kind of accident frequently occurs when two or more vehicles collide. There is a good chance a third vehicle will be struck when two cars collide in a chain reaction.

According to the city’s death records, there were 28 fatal traffic collisions in Stockton in 2017. Thirty people died as a result of these collisions. 18 pedestrians lost their lives in the accident.

Numerous factors caused these collisions. Driving while distracted, speeding, intoxicated, reckless, inclement weather, going the wrong way, and disobeying traffic laws are just a few examples of risky behaviors.

Trinity County Wrongful Death Accident Lawyers

Not every motorcycle crash victim survives. Motorcycle riders are much more likely than passengers in other motor vehicles to sustain fatal injuries in an accident.

We would first like to express our sincere condolences if a loved one of yours recently perished in a motorcycle accident. Members of our legal team have experienced the loss of family members, spouses, and kids firsthand. Not every motorcycle crash victim survives.

Motorcycle riders are much more likely than passengers in other motor vehicles to sustain fatal injuries in an accident.

We aim to apply our legal knowledge to support you and your family during this trying time because we know how devastating it can be to have a life cut short. We want to assist you in making a wrongful death claim.

According to California law, a “wrongful death” is one that was brought on by the carelessness, recklessness, or illegal act of another person. In many ways, wrongful death claims are similar to personal injury claims. However, only the deceased’s surviving spouse, domestic partner, or children may make a wrongful death claim.

Contact our Trinity County wrongful death accident lawyers for the results of severe injuries and disability or the death of a loved one. Arrange a free consultation anywhere in California. Dial (888) 488-1391. In addition to serving the areas around Irvine, Orange County, Fresno, and Sacramento, to name a few, our offices are conveniently located in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Riverside.