[09-14-2022] Colusa County, CA – Fairfield Woman Killed Following a Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-5

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 54-year-old Fairfield woman died in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 5 on Wednesday afternoon, September 14, 2022.

The accident occurred at 12:30 p.m. south of Maxwell Road and shut down the highway’s southbound lanes for more than two hours.

The woman was driving a Hyundai north on Interstate 5 when she drifted through the center barrier and into the southbound lanes.

The woman collided with two big rigs moving south. She was declared dead on the scene.

Both big rig drivers were not injured.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

A multi-vehicle collision is a car accident involving more than one vehicle. Multi-vehicle accidents are typical on roadways when hundreds of cars travel at high speeds near one another. This makes it impossible for many cars approaching an accident to stop safely, potentially colliding with other vehicles.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 307 people were killed in multi-vehicle crashes in California in 2019. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 62% of heavy truck passengers killed in multiple-vehicle deaths in 2018 were in crashes with another large truck.

Hundreds of people have been killed in traffic accidents in the city alone. However, certain locations are more impacted than others. Practicing caution near these major crossroads can lessen your chances of being involved in a terrible accident.

Colusa County Multi-Vehicle Crash Lawyers

Every day, individuals are wounded or killed in car accidents on Colusa’s motorways, highways, and roads. These accidents can have serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences for the victims and their loved ones.

Following a multi-vehicle accident, you must speak with an expert lawyer as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected. If we do not conduct a timely and comprehensive inquiry, critical evidence may be destroyed, and witnesses’ recollections may fade. Arash Law handles all types of car accidents.

At Arash Law, we recognize that your major worries after an accident are receiving the necessary medical care and safeguarding your family from financial hardship. Our Colusa County Multi-vehicle crash attorneys will assess the full cost of the accident, including medical expenses, missed earnings, car damage, pain, and suffering, to ensure you obtain a settlement that matches your present and future needs.

We will also handle every part of your insurance claim, from negotiating with the insurance company to going to trial if required to protect your rights. Call us today at (888) 488-1391 to learn more about your potential claim.