[08-16-2022] Mendocino County, CA – Single-Vehicle Crash Killed Passenger on Highway 162

According to the California Highway Patrol, a man was killed when the vehicle he was riding in rolled down a steep embankment on Highway 162 early Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

According to the CHP, the crash occurred around 1:20 a.m. eastbound on Highway 162.

A red 1996 Ford Ranger driven by a 28-year-old man from Yuba City was traveling east on Highway 162 with a 44-year-old man in the passenger seat.

The Ford allegedly left the road “west of milepost marker 8.30,” rose into the air, and “overturned several times down a steep embankment,” according to the CHP.

The driver was ejected from the car as it turned over and came to rest on its roof. The driver was airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment after suffering moderate injuries.

The accident claimed the life of the passenger. His name and city of residence were withheld to give his next of kin time to respond.

Investigations into the crash’s cause are ongoing.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Single-vehicle collisions are among California’s most dangerous car accidents, despite the fact that many drivers are unaware of this.

Those who are high on drugs or alcohol tend to drive more carelessly. In addition to endangering their own lives, they might also endanger the lives of others.

Driving while intoxicated has the potential to endanger lives significantly. Despite enforcing laws against drunk driving, there are more DUI accidents in the US.

In 2017, there were 1,120 DUI accidents in California, surpassing New York as the state with the second-highest fatalities due to drunk driving.

Numerous factors may bring on a collision involving only one vehicle. A common type of single-car accident is a run-off-the-road collision when the driver is speeding or making sudden turns on a wet, slick road and loses control.

Mendocino County Car Accident Lawyers

After losing a loved one due to a drunk driver’s actions, the victim’s family may go through tremendous trauma and frustration. Drunk drivers needlessly endanger the lives of other road users due to their carelessness and negligence.

The process of grieving and losing again hurts them. Victims must testify about these losses in front of strangers during depositions and trials. One’s mental health may suffer greatly from working on a case for months or even years.

If someone’s drunk driving caused you to lose a family member, you have the right to hold them responsible for their negligence. Hiring a wrongful death attorney is the best way to receive compensation for the harm caused by accident.

The Mendocino County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have obtained more than $500 million for their clients throughout California, thanks to their decades of combined experience. We have clients in California cities like San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, and Sherman Oaks, to name a few. To arrange a free consultation, dial (888) 488-1391.