Two people were injured as a result of a single-vehicle collision on Interstate 5 on Friday, September 23, 2022.
The crash occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. on County Road J, west of the interstate and north of County Road 62.
According to a release from the Willows area California Highway Patrol, Jose P., 37, of South San Francisco, was traveling northbound on Interstate 5.
He drove into the median, over both southbound lanes of Interstate 5, and onto the right shoulder of the southbound side of the road as he was moving south of County Road 60.
He then struck a wire perimeter fence before flipping over.
Officials claim that the car came to rest on County Road J, west of the interstate and north of County Road 62.
Victoria J., age eight, and Isabella J., age thirteen, both of South San Francisco, were riding in the car at the time of the collision.
According to officials, everyone in the car was taken by ambulance to Enloe Medical Center in Chico.
According to officials, Prieto suffered moderate injuries in the collision, and Victoria J., one of the passengers, suffered serious injuries.
Alcohol and drugs were not found to have contributed to the collision.
Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics
The number of people killed in single-vehicle accidents in California is shockingly high. If an accident only involves one car, only that car will be damaged. Driving off the road or into a stationary object are both potential causes. Intoxicated or fatigued driving, low visibility, and bad weather are all contributors to these accidents.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 62% of all traffic fatalities in California are the result of a single-vehicle accident. California drivers must always be on the lookout for potential dangers to avoid being distracted.
A single-vehicle crash can be caused by a number of different things. Runaways and accidents are more common on wet roads, especially when drivers are going fast or making sharp turns. A piece of truck cargo or a downed tree limb are two examples of potential roadside hazards.
Even if the other driver was negligent, your ability to recover damages in a single-vehicle accident may be severely limited by the coverage plan of your insurance policy.
Glenn County Car Accident Lawyers
Careless driving is always wrong, regardless of whether it results in actual injuries. An insurance claim could be made against the negligent driver’s policyholder if your death directly resulted from their actions.
Giving testimony in a deposition or trial that involves discussing past losses and hurts can be emotionally draining. The stress of an upcoming court date can take a serious mental toll on anyone, especially the victims.
After a car accident, you need to move quickly to file a lawsuit against the party who caused the accident due to their negligence. It is essential that those responsible for the deaths of several people due to someone else’s negligence be held accountable. While filing a lawsuit over the unjust death of a loved one is never easy, it can be cathartic. Driving in California is about to undergo a significant transformation.
Our Glenn County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to advocate for your rights and help you recover financial compensation if you’ve been in a car accident.
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