[09-11-2022] Kings County, CA – Two Children Killed, Several Others Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Hanford

According to the California Highway Patrol, two children were reportedly killed, and three others are in critical condition following a fatal crash near Hanford on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

The crash occurred around 7:00 p.m. on State Route 41 south of Quebec Avenue.

Emma F., 29, a Seaside native, was traveling south on State Route 41 in her gray 2006 Honda Odyssey at a speed of 55 mph while carrying her four children.

According to CHP, a white 2018 Honda operated by a 19-year-old man was traveling north at a speed of 65 to 75 mph.

According to CHP, the driver of the white Honda moved into the southbound lane and started passing cars at 80 to 85 mph.

The white Honda then collided with Figueroa’s grey Honda while they were both traveling south.

The collision caused the teen’s death. The CHP reported that three of Figueroa’s children in the car also suffered serious injuries, and one of them died in the collision.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision.

Figueroa’s friends reported that another of her children passed away in a hospital.

According to a gofundme page for the family, the deceased children were an 8-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy who belonged to Emma.

The family says Figueroa and her other two kids will be fine.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents primarily cause death and serious injury in the United States. Approximately 200,000 people are killed or seriously injured in automobile accidents every year.

According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a car accident takes place once every 60 seconds. In 2016, more than 3,300 people perished in car crashes across the Golden State.

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), automobile accidents account for 11% of all deaths annually. This year, vehicle accidents in California have claimed the lives of 3,898 people and injured over 2,765,000. There has been a 23.5 percent increase in the number of people hurt or killed in automobile accidents since 2013.

Natural phenomena such as potholes and debris, as well as human actions such as texting and driving or drinking and driving, are included in the category of road hazards.

Kings County Car Accident Lawyers

Family members of fatal accident victims have only the option of filing a wrongful death lawsuit to seek justice and financial compensation.

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Our Kings County car accident lawyers at Arash Law can help you seek compensation from those responsible by filing a claim on your behalf. Having a lawyer on your side can make it much easier to deal with difficult situations.

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