[08-15-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – A Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Results One Death on Highway 4

One person died after a two-vehicle collision on state Highway 4 Monday morning.

The accident happened at around 12:41 a.m. on SR-4 east of Willow Pass Road near Concord.

The vehicles involved are a white Honda Accord and a yellow Chevrolet Camaro, which were moving in the same direction going east.

The Camaro struck the side of the Accord as it passed.

According to the CHP, the driver of the Accord pulled over onto the shoulder while the Camaro drove further east.

A short distance later, an eastbound blue Chevrolet Suburban struck the back of the Camaro.

The Camaro’s driver died at the scene after receiving fatal injuries.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision

Numerous fatal car accidents occur on the state’s wide, congested highways. Each year, truck accidents and high-speed driving in California result in a significant number of fatalities on the state’s roads.

In a recent OTS poll, 57% of Californians said exceeding the posted speed limit on the state’s freeways by 10 miles per hour was acceptable. Nearly 40% of those surveyed said it was unlikely they would be fined for going ten miles per hour over the speed limit.

In recent years, there have been more car accidents in the US. Thirty-three thousand six hundred fifty-four lost their lives in car accidents in 2018. Thirty-six thousand five hundred sixty people died as a result of automobile accidents.

Similar to drunk driving, distracted driving poses a serious risk to the public’s safety and must be avoided. Personal injury victims must hold negligent drivers liable for their actions. Since it is more challenging to prosecute a distracted driver than a drunk driver, distracted drivers are not always charged criminally.

Contra Costa County Fatal Car Accident Lawyers

After a car accident, handling an insurance claim can be extremely difficult. It involves your legal rights, which is even more significant. According to studies, traffic accident victims who have attorneys tend to receive higher settlements than those who don’t.

You have the right to receive complete and just compensation for all losses incurred as a result of an automobile accident. Even though it is difficult to quantify, you must fairly compensate for losses (like pain and suffering, diminished quality of life, and permanent physical deformities).

Through a wrongful death claim, the negligent party will be compelled by the law to provide financial compensation for the victim’s medical bills, funeral costs, the decedent’s pain and suffering, and loss of companionship.

The top Contra Costa vehicle accident attorneys in California work for Arash Law. With decades of experience, our qualified attorneys have won more than $500 million for clients all over California. So that you can unwind and focus on your recovery, we will fight for your legal rights. To schedule your consultation, please call (888) 488-1391 or email us.