[09-07-2022] Sacramento County, CA – Two-Vehicle Collision Kills One Highway Worker, Another Injured on Interstate 5

According to the California Highway Patrol, one highway worker died, and another was critically injured after they were involved in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 in Sacramento Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

According to CHP, the crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. along northbound I-5 near Sutterville Road.

The two male workers were installing cones along the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Sutterville Road when a minivan suddenly swerved and collided with their truck.

According to the CHP, the driver and passenger of the minivan are being cooperative with the officers who are on the scene.

It is unknown whether the driver was speeding at the time of the accident; however, it is not believed that alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident.

According to the California Highway Patrol, these highway workers were employees of Construction Sign Incorporated, which Caltrans contracted.

The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents are the leading cause of death and severe injuries in the United States. Every year, car accidents hurt two million people in the United States.

In the United States, there is about one car accident every 60 seconds. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,300 people died in car accidents in California last year.

The National Safety Council (NSC) says car accidents cause 11% of all deaths. The California Department of Motor Vehicles says that 3,898 people died in car accidents in the state last year. The number of people hurt in car accidents has increased by 23.5% since 2013.

Car accidents can happen because of things like texting while driving or drinking and driving and things like potholes, debris, and inadequate lighting on the road.

Sacramento County Car Accident Lawyers

It’s normal to feel dazed and lost after a car accident. Even though the situation was terrible, you didn’t get hurt so badly that you died. If you need to file an insurance claim, you might not know where to start or who to ask for help. The car accident lawyers at Arash Law have the knowledge and experience to quickly and correctly file your claim.

It is possible to save lives by giving dangerous drivers stricter punishments. At Arash Law, our car accident lawyers handle everything from head-on collisions to injuries from trips and falls.

The goal of Arash Law is to find those responsible for hurting people and ensure they get the money they are owed. Get your life back on track right away.

Our Sacramento County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of combined experience in car accident cases. Those who have been hurt in car accidents can turn to us.