[09-20-2022] Sacramento County, CA – Two Men Killed, Two Others Seriously Injured in Fatal Rollover Crash on Interstate 5

According to authorities, two men were declared dead, and two other men were taken to hospitals with serious injuries following a single-vehicle collision in Sacramento County early on Tuesday morning, September 20, 2022.

The crash occurred around 12:15 a.m. on Interstate 5 in Sacramento County.

According to a news release from the South Sacramento station of the California Highway Patrol, a 2006 Toyota Camry was traveling north on I-5 close to Hood Franklin Road at about 70 mph when the driver lost control and veered off the shoulder, causing the car to flip multiple times and “cartwheel” at least once.

According to CHP officials, the driver, a 21-year-old Elk Grove man, was taken to a hospital where doctors declared him dead.

A 20-year-old Stockton man thrown from the right rear passenger’s seat was declared dead at the scene by Cosumnes CSD Fire Department personnel.

According to the CHP news release, the Toyota’s front passenger was also ejected. The only passenger who was not ejected, the left rear passenger, crawled out of the car and dialed 911.

The CHP claims that no other witnesses have reported seeing the collision.

The two occupants who survived, a 23-year-old man from Isleton and a man from Stockton, provided statements to CHP officers before being taken to hospitals with what were considered major wounds.

The CHP investigators concluded that it was clear that no seat belts had been worn after looking at the occupant restraint system.

According to authorities, it is not thought that alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision.

According to the CHP’s crash report, the driver is thought to have overcorrected after losing traction on the slick road during the rain-related collision.

Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The annual death toll from single-vehicle accidents is shockingly high in California.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data shows that single-vehicle crashes account for 62% of all traffic fatalities in California. Many things could divert your attention while you’re behind the wheel in California.

A single-vehicle crash can happen for a variety of reasons. When driving at high speeds or making sharp turns on slippery roads, accidents and runaways are more likely to occur. There could be something on the road, like a large branch or something that fell off a truck.

Even if the single-car accident is the result of another driver’s negligence, your insurance policy’s coverage plan may still limit your ability to recover damages.

Sacramento County Car Accident Lawyers

When another person’s life is taken as a direct result of reckless driving, it is still a crime, even though the victim is usually unable to return to work or school. When someone dies in a car crash due to another driver’s negligence, their families can file a wrongful death claim with the other driver’s insurance company.

Witnesses in depositions and trials often have to testify in front of a large audience while feeling the pain of remembering their losses and suffering. Pending legal matters may negatively impact individuals’ emotional well-being.

Following an auto accident, immediate action is necessary to ensure that the responsible driver is punished. Death tolls from negligence that are too high demand that those responsible be held accountable. Although filing a lawsuit for wrongful death can be a lot of work, it can be worth it for the families of those who have been killed. What this decision means for drivers in California is substantial.

Our Sacramento County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have won over $500 million in compensation for our clients. The majority of our clients are from California, including Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Riverside, San Jose, and Sacramento. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.