[08-07-2022] Sacramento County, CA – Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash Results to Injuries on Interstate-80

According to the Placer Hills Fire Protection District, at least one person has been injured after a car carrying a camper trailer overturned on westbound I-80 Sunday, August 7, 2022.

The crash occurred Sunday afternoon near the Clipper Gap or Placer Hills Road exit.

The car overturned on I-80 Sunday Placer Hills Road exit, causing all but one freeway lane to be closed in the westbound direction.

Officials said that one person was taken to a local trauma center with minor injuries.

The California Highway Patrol, Placer County Sheriff’s Office, and Caltrans all responded to the scene along with Placer Hills firefighters and paramedics.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

One of California’s most dangerous types of car collisions is a single-vehicle collision.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 62% of fatal car accidents in California involve only one vehicle. There are several factors contributing to California’s high rate of single-vehicle accidents.

A variety of factors cause one-vehicle collisions. When a driver speeds or makes sudden turns on a slick, wet road, they lose control of their car, leading to a run-off-the-road accident. It is common to see road debris, such as a large branch or something falling off a truck.

Suppose that a single-car collision is caused by an event that is neither your fault nor the fault of another driver, such as a deer darting in front of your car. As a result, you may be limited in what you can recover under your comprehensive coverage plan.

Sacramento County Car Accident Lawyers

Many car accident victims suffer injuries that prevent them from returning to work or school. Even if the victim is no longer alive, the negligent driver is still responsible for their actions. The driver who was negligently responsible for the victim’s death may be sued for wrongful death by the victim’s surviving family members (or legal heirs).

It hurts them to go through their sorrow and losses again. Victims are compelled to testify about their losses in front of strangers during trials and depositions. It might take months or even years to resolve a case, which could be detrimental to someone’s mental health.

It is crucial to hold a driver accountable if they cause an accident. When carelessness results in an excessive death toll, accountability is crucial. However emotionally draining they may be, wrongful death lawsuits can also offer closure to grieving families. This will benefit every driver in California.

Arash Law’s Sacramento County vehicle accident lawyers have years of combined experience and have recovered more than $750 million for clients all over California. Our clients hail from various cities, including Sherman Oaks, San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, and Sacramento. For a free consultation, call (888) 488-1391.