[08-05-2022] Solano County, CA – Teen Dead, Another Injured After Police Chase Ends in Crash in Vallejo

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 17-year-old has died, and a 16-year-old was injured in a high-speed chase that ended in a crash in Vallejo early Friday morning, August 5, 2022.

The crash occurred around 12:37 a.m. near Tuolumne Street and North Camino Alto.

Officers attempted to stop a red Chevrolet pickup truck that was moving at a high rate of speed, according to CHP.

The driver, a 17-year-old boy, was involved in a brief pursuit after failing to yield, according to the police.

When the pickup truck crashed, the chase came to an end.

The teen was ejected from the car after the crash because, according to the police, he was not wearing a seat belt. As a result of his wounds, he passed away.

The 16-year-old female passenger in the car suffered minor wounds.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Annual fatalities from single-vehicle accidents in California are alarmingly high.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, single-vehicle collisions account for 62 % of fatal auto accidents in California. Be aware of a number of potential accident causes if you drive in California.

Accidents involving a single vehicle can result from a variety of factors. A runaway vehicle also referred to as an off-the-road accident, is more likely to occur when a driver is going too fast or making sudden turns on a slick road. The road was littered with branches and other debris that passing trucks had thrown.

Comprehensive insurance is more likely to pay for the damages in a single-car collision when the cause is not the driver’s carelessness.

Solano County Car Accident Lawyers

Driving recklessly is always prohibited, even if it results in the death of another person, and almost no one injured in a car accident is ever able to return to work or school. Accident victims whose deaths were caused by the negligence of another driver may file a wrongful death claim.

In depositions and trials, victims are forced to testify in front of large crowds while suffering from the agony of remembering their past losses and sorrows. People’s mental health may be negatively impacted by unresolved legal issues.

Action must be taken right away to hold a driver responsible for a collision. Accountability is crucial when negligence results in a disproportionately high death toll. Although it can be difficult, wrongful death lawsuits can help families who have lost a loved one. Californian drivers will be significantly impacted by this decision.

More than $500 million has been recovered for clients by the Solano County car accident attorneys at Arash Law. We have clients from cities all over California, including Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Riverside, San Jose, and Sacramento. Contact us at (888) 488-1391 for a free case evaluation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.