[08-31-2022] Siskiyou County, CA – 60-Year-Old Oregon Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Interstate-5 in Mount Shasta

According to the California Highway Patrol, an Oregon man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 in Siskiyou Tuesday afternoon, August 31, 2022.

The crash occurred around 3:00 p.m. on I-5, near Lake Street in Mount Shasta.

The CHP says that the Klamath Falls man, who was 60 years old, crashed into the center line.

When the car hit the middle divider, it went back across the lanes, went off the road, and hit a tree.

Officers say that even though they tried to save the driver’s life, he died from his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The CHP says drunk driving hasn’t been ruled out, but the crash is still being looked into.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In California, a shocking number of people die yearly in accidents involving only one car.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 62% of fatal car accidents in California are caused by one car hitting another. If you drive in California, you should know a few things that could cause an accident.

Several things can cause one-car accidents. An accident where the car goes off the road, also called a “runaway vehicle,” is more likely to happen when the driver is going too fast or making quick turns on a wet road. Trucks driving by threw branches and other trash onto the road, which was already full of it.

When a single-car collision is caused by something other than your or the other driver’s negligence, comprehensive insurance is more likely to cover the damages.

Siskiyou County Car Accident Lawyers

Even if someone else dies, driving recklessly is still illegal, and almost no one who gets hurt in a car accident can go back to work or school. Accident victims whose deaths were caused by another driver’s carelessness can file a claim for “wrongful death.”

During depositions and trials, victims must testify in front of a large group of people while fighting the pain of remembering their past losses and sorrows. Legal issues that aren’t resolved may hurt people’s mental health.

A driver needs to be held responsible for a car accident quickly. When carelessness leads to too many deaths, someone has to take responsibility. Even though it can be challenging, wrongful death lawsuits can be suitable for families who have lost a loved one. This choice will have a significant effect on how people drive in California.

The Siskiyou County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have won more than $500 million in compensation for their clients. Some California cities where we get clients are Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Riverside, San Jose, and Sacramento. Call (888) 488-1391 to talk with one of our skilled lawyers for free about your case.