[08-27-2022] Kings County, CA – Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Hanford Kills 71-Year-Old Woman, Injures Two Others

A 71-year-old woman identified as Estella Q. was killed and two others were hospitalized in a head-on collision early Saturday morning, August 27.

According to the California Highway Patrol officers from the Hanford area, the fatal collision occurred just after 4:30 a.m. at 14th and Iona Avenues.

They discovered that a Chevy Silverado was driving north on 14th Avenue when it abruptly turned into the southbound lanes and slammed into a Chevy Trailblazer.

According to police, the Silverado’s driver initially left the scene before coming back.

The Trailblazer driver, a 61-year-old man from Hanford was airlifted with serious injuries to a local hospital. A 61-year-old Hanford woman who was his only passenger was fatally hurt.

The Hanford-based Silverado driver was seriously injured in the collision and taken to a local hospital, where he is currently detained.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury in the USA. Every year, automobile accidents are directly responsible for the deaths or serious injuries of about 200,000 people.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every 60 seconds, on average, there is a car accident in the United States. The number of people killed in car accidents in California in 2012 was over 3,300.

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), approximately 1 in 10 fatalities in the United States occur in a car crash. In 2019, there were 3,898 fatalities and over 2,765,000 injuries due to car accidents in California. The percentage of people injured or killed in car accidents has increased by 23.5% since 2013.

Among these are malfunctioning vehicles, debris, and intoxicated or distracted motorists.

Kings County Car Accident Lawyers

To obtain financial compensation for their loss, families of accident victims must file wrongful death lawsuits.

Arash Law can give you guidance so that you have the best possible chance of winning your case if you are unsure of what to do next. Over the years, our firm has helped its clients earn over $750 million in settlements and awards.

Our Kings County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help you pursue compensation from the negligent party. Having a lawyer on your side can make it much easier to handle difficult legal situations.

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