[08-08-2022] Fresno County, CA – Two People, including Caltrans Engineer on Duty Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision in Fresno

According to the California Highway Patrol, two people, including a Caltrans engineer, were killed in a two-vehicle crash in a rural area South of Mendota on Monday, August 8, 2022.

The collision occurred just before midnight at California and San Diego Avenues, south of Mendota.

Although the speed of a 25-year-old man driving a Nissan Altima north on San Diego Avenue is unknown, the California Highway Patrol claims that he ran the stop sign at California Avenue.

Marquis P., a 25-year-old man, has been named. His Nissan struck the driver’s side of a Caltrans truck with its front end.

Seat belts did not restrain both drivers. Both victims of blunt trauma passed away.

Later, Caltrans revealed that their employee was civil engineer Ali Shabazz, age 48.

Investigations into the crash’s cause are ongoing.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

California’s Fresno is a large city. With its low cost of living and four distinct street sections, the city’s unique street design complements its low cost of living. This area is prone to car accidents. The result is that thousands of people are killed or severely injured every year as a result of this.

Over 11,000 car accidents occurred in Fresno between 2003 and 2016, which should alarm residents.

There are more fatal car accidents and pedestrian accidents in Fresno, California, than anywhere else in the state.

A total of 2,807 accidents involving motor vehicles occurred in 2016. It resulted in 4273 injuries and 112 fatalities from a bicycle, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents.

Car accidents can occur for many reasons. Distracted driving, drunk driving, and fatigued driving cause most car accidents in the United States.

Fresno County Car Accident Lawyers

For injured Fresno car accident victims, there are some fundamental legal protections. If you or a loved one is injured in a car accident, our Fresno County car accident attorneys at Arash Law will ensure that you or they are fairly compensated. They will hold the careless driver liable for their actions.

It can be stressful to deal with an insurance claim after a car accident. On the other hand, it is imperative to safeguard your legal rights. Injury victims who retain legal counsel are more likely to get a larger settlement than those who do not.

With your attorney, you will determine the amount of money required to compensate for your losses. Therefore, if the insurance company for the other driver contacts you following the collision, tell them to get in touch with your attorneys.

For years, Fresno accident victims have relied on Arash Law to aggressively pursue monetary compensation for their injuries and other damages. To speak with one of our knowledgeable attorneys, call (888) 488-1391.