[09-05-2022] Butte County, CA – One Dead, Four Injured Following a Rollover Crash on Highway 99

According to the California Highway Patrol, one person was killed in a rollover crash at Highway 99 on Monday afternoon, September 05, 2022.

According to CAL FIRE Butte Unit, a helicopter was requested for the collision on Highway 99 near Richvale Highway, but four people were transferred to the hospital via ambulance.

Two patients with serious injuries were sent to Enloe Medical Center. Another two persons were brought to the hospital with unspecified injuries.

One of the four persons brought to the hospital was a child.

At least two automobiles were involved.

Crews have set up one-way traffic control. Drivers are urged to be cautious in the area.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Rollover Crash Statistics

Vehicle rollovers are common when a driver loses control of their vehicle. Rollovers are considered major accidents. The majority of rollovers are violent, resulting in severe injuries. Any victim of a traumatic rollover may face lifetime health and well-being issues.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rollover collisions account for around 30% of passenger car occupant deaths yearly. The proportion of deaths caused by rollovers is largest in light trucks, at 47%, compared to 22% in passenger car occupant fatalities.

According to the National Safety Council, around 42,000 persons were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2020. In addition, over 4.8 million persons were injured in motor vehicle collisions, including rollovers.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), commercial vehicles are involved in approximately 4.4% of all rollover incidents.

Surviving a rollover collision may depend on the occupant’s age, BMI, location when the car overturned, and whether they were trapped or ejected from the car’s interior during or after the crash.

Butte County Rollover Crash Lawyers

A rollover crash can result in fractures and broken bones, amputations of limbs, back and neck injuries, traumatic brain damage, severe disfigurement, or internal organ injuries. In the worst-case scenario, the victim dies due to their injuries, resulting in wrongful death. In other circumstances, the person may live but be permanently disabled or impaired.

No one would ever want to suffer or be involved in an accident with its catastrophic consequences. Those distressed, hurt, or injured by this accident should be compensated.

Most accident victims, however, are entitled to compensation for their pain and suffering and their economic losses, including lost earnings, medical expenses, and personal care. The amount of compensation given in rollover accident cases is determined by the severity of the injuries and other criteria.

If you or someone you care about has been involved in a rollover accident, call our Butte County rollover accident lawyers at Arash Law. Our attorneys will make sure that you are properly and adequately compensated.

Our legal team can help you maximize the value of your claim and can deal with the insurance company on your behalf. A skilled attorney handling your claim can concentrate more on your recovery. Schedule a free evaluation of your case by contacting us at (888) 488-1391.