[09-08-2022] Merced County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Childs Avenue

Authorities claim that one person died in a two-vehicle collision in Merced on Thursday, September 8, 2022.

The crash occurred around 6:00 a.m. at Childs Avenue and Kibby Road.

According to Merced Police Lt. Dan Dabney, officers were called to a collision involving a PG&E truck and another vehicle.

The identity of the victim has yet to be disclosed

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

When it comes to serious injuries and fatalities, automobile accidents are by far the most common in the United States. A total of about 200,000 people per year lose their lives or sustain serious injuries as a direct result of automobile accidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a car accident occurs somewhere in the United States every 60 seconds on average. More than 3,300 people lost their lives in automobile accidents in California last year.

The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that automobile accidents account for 11% of all deaths. 3,898 people were killed, and over 2,765,000 were injured in motor vehicle collisions throughout the state of California in 2019. Since 2013, the number of people hurt or killed in car accidents has risen by 23.5%.

This includes things like broken down cars, debris, and reckless drivers who are too preoccupied with their phones or too drunk to pay attention to the road.

Merced County Car Accident Lawyers

Families of victims of accidents must file wrongful death lawsuits in order to receive compensation for their loss.

Arash Law can advise you on how to proceed with your claim and help you maximize your chances of success if you’re feeling lost. Our firm’s efforts over the years have resulted in more than $500 million in compensation for our clients.

Our Merced County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help you pursue compensation from the negligent party. Having legal representation can greatly improve one’s ability to deal with challenging circumstances.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.