[11-29-2022] Calaveras County, CA – Three People Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision in Burson

Three people were injured, with two being hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision in Burson in Calaveras County on Tuesday afternoon, November 29, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred before 3:00 p.m. at Burson Road and Highway 12.

69-year-old Antonio R. from Jamestown on a 2021 Toyota Corolla was waiting to cross the highway at a stop sign on Burson Road.

Traveling west on the highway at 45 mph and approaching the crossroad was a 2004 Dodge Ram Truck driven by 41-year-old Wendy L.

The Toyota driver reportedly failed to notice the truck and crossed directly into its path. The car crashed into the Toyota on its passenger side, resulting in major damages to both cars.

Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to extricate the Toyota driver and his passenger, Saturnina R., 61, who was trapped inside the vehicle.

Both received significant injuries and were flown from the crash site. Meanwhile, the truck driver received on-site treatment for minor injuries.

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Every minute, someone in the United States is killed or seriously injured in an automobile accident. There are around two million deaths annually among those aged two to thirty-four, and ten times as many injuries.

By 2050, experts estimate that over 10,000 people per year will be killed in traffic accidents, of any kind, in California.

In 2015, car accidents in California rose by 23.5 percent. In 2017, it was predicted that there would be 3,898 deaths and 276,823 injuries due to car accidents. For every one hundred thousand persons who used public transportation in 2018, nine people lost their lives.

Every driver will have an accident at some point, no matter how cautious they are. To put it simply, this is a welcome reminder of the value of defensive driving, regular car maintenance, and attentiveness at all times.

Car Accident Lawyers in Calaveras County

If you or a loved one were hurt in a car crash in California and you want to sue the responsible party for damages (such as pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and so on), you can do so by filing a personal injury claim.

One of our seasoned lawyers will walk you through the necessary procedures and any pitfalls to avoid in order to get the most money out of your case during your appointment with our law firm.

Our trusted and award-winning car accident attorneys in Calaveras County have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.