[10-21-2022] San Joaquin County, CA – One Person Dead, Another Injured in Two-Vehicle Head-On Collision in Tracy

According to the California Highway Patrol, a head-on collision between two vehicles resulted in one person’s death, and another’s injury in Tracy on Friday, October 21, 2022.

The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority said the collision transpired Friday evening on Tracy Boulevard near Grimes Road.

They found that despite the extensive extrication operation that had been carried out, one of the drivers had passed away due to their injuries.

The other vehicle’s driver sustained relatively minor injuries due to the collision.

As soon as the fire department personnel arrived at the scene, they noticed that one of the vehicles was being dismantled from the front while the other, which appeared to be a truck, was flipped over on the road.

According to the fire authority, the California Highway Patrol is investigating the collision.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

At least one person is hurt or killed in a car accident every 60 seconds in the United States. We shouldn’t be surprised by this result, given how often we use our roads.

Currently, car crashes account for the vast majority of fatalities and severe injuries in the United States. The annual toll from car accidents in the United States is roughly 2 million injuries and 40,000 deaths.

Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death and severe injury for Americans aged 2 to 34.

About four million people are injured in car accidents yearly in the United States. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) maintained by the United States Department of Transportation, an estimated 36,560 people were killed in automobile accidents in the United States in 2017.

If an accident occurs, a driver’s life or health is in jeopardy, regardless of how careful they may appear.

San Joaquin County Car Accident Lawyers

Those seriously hurt in a car crash should always seek legal counsel. A lawyer should be contacted immediately following a severe accident. When involved in a car accident, you should seek compensation for your losses as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.

Consult a lawyer who focuses on auto accidents to ensure a fair resolution to your case. Your lawyer will look into the details of your car accident and give you a professional assessment.

Our lawyers at Arash Law will fight for your right to compensation if you’ve been hurt in a car accident in San Joaquin County. It’s sufficient to cover both present and future financial and medical needs. If the insurer continues to delay, we will pursue legal action.

Call (888) 488-1391 or submit the online form to set up a free initial consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.