[08-07-2022] San Joaquin County, CA- 2 Killed, 2 Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision in Sacramento

According to authorities, two people died, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash overnight in Sacramento on Sunday, August 07, 2022.

According to the Sacramento Police Department, the collision occurred around 12:48 a.m. at Garden Highway and Northgate Boulevard intersection.

Fire crews on the scene also reported that a man and woman from one vehicle died at the scene. According to police, two others from the second vehicle were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

It’s unclear what caused the crash.

TWO-VEHICLE CRASH STATISTICS

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car accidents killed 33,654 people in the United States in 2018. (NHTSA). There were 23,000 fatalities in car accidents involving passenger vehicles.

In 2018, there were approximately 3,259 fatal car accidents in California. There were 2,261 passenger vehicles involved in these terrible collisions. The number of traffic accidents in the state continues to rise.

According to California Highway Patrol data, San Diego, Chula Vista, and Oceanside were the top three cities in San Diego County for vehicle accidents in 2018.

With a population of about 1.5 million, San Diego is the second-largest city in California and the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States.

San Diego, California, is well-known for its beautiful beaches, mild climate, and relaxed atmosphere. It is also one of the country’s cities with the highest population density. San Diegans drive more than 12 million miles on the city’s highways daily.

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 20,270 people in San Diego were injured or killed in car accidents last year.

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

While the official investigation is being conducted, the victim is encouraged to file a personal injury claim with the assistance of his lawyer. Victims have the right to file a personal injury claim for monetary compensation for their accident-related expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

Although it is technically possible, acting as your own lawyer in a car accident case is not recommended. When you represent yourself, you risk making mistakes and waiving your right to compensation.

Negotiating with insurance claim adjusters can be difficult and dangerous. You can protect your rights and future by hiring an attorney to help you settle your case or, if necessary, take it to trial.

The experienced San Joaquin car accident attorneys at Arash Law are here to help. An effective lawyer can help you protect your legal rights immediately after a car accident. For a free consultation with a California personal injury attorney, call (888) 488-1391.