[10-26-2022] Merced County, CA – A Fatal Crash Involving Two Vehicles is Under Investigation in North Merced

Local authorities are looking into a fatal two-car collision sometime in north Merced on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

The collision occurred around the afternoon of Wednesday in north Merced at M Street and Buena Vista Drive intersection.

The intersection will be closed for several hours, according to police.

According to the local authorities, they advise people to stay away from the area.

Further investigations about the persons involved are still ongoing.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics in Merced

In recent decades, there have been many car accidents in the United States. Around the world, more than a million people die from traffic accidents yearly. In Merced County alone, 16,123 accidents involving vehicles resulted in injuries or fatalities in 2019.

Every day, 3,287 people are killed in auto accidents. Between 20 and 50 million people experience severe injuries at work or in daily life each year that prevent them from returning to their prior professions.

Drivers must pay attention because collisions can have catastrophic consequences for everyone involved. California has a higher-than-average rate of traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

10% or so of all traffic fatalities occur in California. In 2017, California experienced 3,898 traffic-related deaths and 276,823 injuries. The number of Americans killed in car accidents has increased by 23.5% since 2013.

In 2018, there were approximately nine fatal car accidents for every 100,000 residents of California. Most traffic fatalities and injuries occur to passengers in vehicles with damaged safety features.

You can keep your driving record safe by developing the habit of paying close attention while driving and keeping your car in proper condition.

Trusted Car Accident Lawyers in Merced County

It’s common to experience confusion following a car accident. It is not always obvious what to do next or who to contact for clarification after submitting an insurance claim. We cover every aspect of auto accident claims that you require.

We won’t be able to lower the number of fatalities on our roads until we hold negligent drivers accountable. Legal cases involving auto accidents and allegations of premises liability are just two of the many instances in which our firm represents clients.

Our top priority is to assist those who have suffered harm due to no fault of their own. Our top priority is getting you back up and running as soon as possible.

Our firm’s car accident attorneys in Merced County have successfully resolved countless cases involving car accidents and obtained settlements for clients. You wouldn’t have experienced this alone if you were hurt in a car accident. To arrange a legal case evaluation with our legal staff, please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our “Do I Have a Case?” form to arrange a no-cost consultation with one of our qualified lawyers.