[10-06-2022] San Joaquin County, CA – Woman Dead, Another Severely Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision on Highway 132 near Vernalis

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 63-year-old woman died, and another driver suffered major injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 132 near Vernalis Thursday, October 6, 2022.

According to the CHP, the crash occurred Thursday night, east of Vernalis, on northbound McCracken Road at Highway 132.

Police say that 63-year-old Kathryn P. ran a stop sign on northbound McCracken Road at Highway 132.

A Nissan Frontier traveling west on 132 without a stop sign was side-swiped by Pearce’s Toyota Prius.

Southern California native Pearce was pronounced dead at the scene. The CHP says she wasn’t even wearing a seatbelt.

Dilpreet T., 23, from Manteca, was driving the Nissan and was seriously injured in the collision. She was flown to Modesto’s Memorial Medical Center in a chopper.

Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Unfortunately, car crashes are common in the United States. In 2018, as many as 33,654 deaths were attributed to cars and other motor vehicles. The number of people who lost their lives in car accidents was 36,560.

At least six million Americans sustain serious injuries or lose their lives yearly due to automobile accidents. Every year, car accidents kill more Americans than any other single factor.

California has the country’s highest rate of fatal car accidents, at 11% of all such accidents. Some 3,898 people lost their lives, and 276,823 were injured due to car accidents in 2017. Since 2013, the number of fatal car accidents has increased.

Injuries and deaths from automobile accidents are all too common. That wouldn’t happen if drivers were more cautious.

San Joaquin County Car Accident Lawyers

An accident investigation is made more difficult when more than one vehicle is involved. Those lucky enough to walk away from a collision involving two vehicles may find it challenging to cope with the trauma and loss they’ve experienced.

You should talk to a lawyer if you’re hurt in a car crash. In a personal injury lawsuit, the injured party is entitled to monetary damages.

An accomplished lawyer will investigate the wreckage and the circumstances surrounding it. It doesn’t matter who was at fault or how much insurance you had; you should still get paid for your losses.

If you’ve been in a car accident in San Joaquin County, the lawyers at Arash Law are ready to advocate on your behalf. When you’ve been in a car accident, the first thing you should do is call a lawyer.

For a free consultation with an experienced lawyer, call us at (888) 488-1391.