[08-13-2022] Shasta County, CA – 25-Year-Old Woman Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 299

A 25-year-old woman was killed in a fatal head-on collision near Fall River Mills on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

The crash occurred on a Saturday morning on Highway 299 just west of Fall River Mills.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the unnamed Montgomery Creek resident crossed over the double yellow lines in her 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt on Highway 299 close to Pit No. 1 Powerhouse Road.

The woman’s car struck a 2014 Peterbilt Truck Tractor towing an empty flatbed trailer.

According to the CHP, she was traveling west at a speed of 55 to 60 miles per hour. The truck was moving at a speed of roughly 45 miles per hour in the east.

According to the CHP, neither the truck’s 26-year-old driver Jose R. nor its 50-year-old passenger Vincent R. sustained any wounds.

The CHP reported that alcohol was not a factor.

The woman, however, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury in the US. Roughly 200,000 people each year are killed or seriously injured as a result of automobile accidents.

According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a car crash occurs about once every 60 seconds. Over 3,300 people lost their lives in automobile accidents in California in 2016.

The National Safety Council estimates that 11% of all deaths occur in car accidents. In 2019, 3,898 people were killed, and over 2,765,000 were injured in motor vehicle collisions throughout California. Since 2013, the number of people hurt or killed in car accidents has risen by 23.5%.

Road hazards include natural phenomena like potholes and debris as well as human actions like texting while driving or drinking and driving.

Shasta County Car Accident Lawyers

The only way for the surviving loved ones of accident victims can seek justice, and financial compensation is through a wrongful death lawsuit.

Arash Law can help you navigate the claims process and increase your chances of a successful outcome if you’re feeling lost. Thanks to our firm’s efforts, our clients have received over $500 million in settlements and awards.

Our Shasta County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help you file a claim for damages against the party who was at fault. Having legal representation can greatly improve one’s ability to deal with challenging circumstances.

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