[09-25-2022] Solano County, CA – Three People Killed, Two Others Seriously Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Davis

Three people were left dead and two others with severe injuries in an early morning fatal head-on collision on Interstate 80 in Solano County on Sunday, September 25, 2022.

The California Highway Patrol was called at 3:13 a.m., just outside of Davis.

According to police, a Hyundai sedan was struck by an Infiniti sedan that was traveling on the wrong side of the road.

The driver and a 27-year-old passenger in the Infiniti died, and two other passengers were taken to UC Davis Medical Center with serious injuries. The collision also claimed the life of the Hyundai’s 30-year-old driver.

The coroner’s office stated that no information identifying the victims was available as of Sunday morning.

Although it is currently unknown how the Infiniti entered the freeway the wrong way, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) believes alcohol may have played a role in this crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury in the US. Roughly 200,000 people each year are killed or seriously injured as a result of automobile accidents.

According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a car crash occurs about once every 60 seconds. Over 3,300 people lost their lives in automobile accidents in California in 2016.

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

Road hazards include natural phenomena like potholes and debris as well as human actions like texting while driving or drinking and driving.

Solano County Car Accident Lawyers

Surviving family members of fatal accident victims have only one legal option for seeking justice and financial compensation: filing a wrongful death lawsuit.

If you’re confused about how to proceed with your claim, Arash Law can help you find your way and improve your odds of success. Our firm has helped its clients secure over $500 million in verdicts and settlements.

Our Solano County car accident lawyers at Arash Law will assist you in seeking compensation from those responsible. Having a lawyer on your side can help you deal with difficult situations much more effectively.

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