[08-07-2022] Merced County, CA – Three People Killed in Fatal Head-On Crash Near Santa Fe Drive

According to California Highway Patrol officers, three unidentified people were killed in a fatal two-vehicle collision early near Merced on Sunday morning, August 7, 2022.

The collision occurred around 6:00 a.m. west of Franklin Road, close to Santa Fe Drive.

According to CHP, a 34-year-old Merced man was operating a Jeep in the westbound lanes of Santa Fe Drive, west of Franklin Road.

According to investigators, a Nissan was being driven by a 38-year-old Turlock woman on Santa Fe Drive, west of Franklin Road.

The CHP reported that the Jeep driver struck the Nissan head-on for an unknown reason after driving directly in its path.

The CHP further stated that the 34-year-old Merced woman in the Jeep without a seatbelt also died at the scene.

According to CHP, the crash’s cause is still under investigation, and it is unclear whether DUI played a role.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The most common cause of death and serious injury in the United States is a car accident. The number of people killed or seriously injured in car accidents is around 200,000 per year.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that in the United States, a car accident occurs roughly every 60 seconds. Car accidents in California claimed the lives of more than 3,300 people last year.

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 11% of all deaths are the result of car accidents. A total of 3,898 people were killed and more than 2,765,000 were injured in California car accidents in 2019. There has been a 23.5% increase in the number of people injured or killed in automobile collisions since 2013.

This includes potholes, debris, and human error, such as texting while driving or driving while intoxicated.

Merced County Car Accident Lawyers

To recover compensation for their loss, the families of those killed in accidents must file wrongful death lawsuits.

If you’re not sure what to do, Arash Law, a law firm, can guide you through the claims process and offer advice on how to win your case. Our firm’s efforts over the years have resulted in more than $500 million in compensation for our clients.

Our Merced County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to assist you in pursuing compensation from the negligent party. Having a lawyer on your side can make a world of difference in how you deal with your current situation.

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