[12-09-2022] Tehama County, CA – Two-Vehicle Collision in Tehama and Glenn Border Kills One and Injures Another

One person was killed and another was injured in a two-vehicle collision at the Tehama and Glenn County borders on Friday afternoon, December 09, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol Red Bluff, the deadly crash occurred around 4:10 p.m. at the Malton Switch Road and County Road P intersection.

The crash involved 59-year-old Maria W. from Corning traveling in a Chevrolet Camaro north on County Road P at an unknown speed and 60-year-old Patrick D. from Chico traveling in a Ford Transit west on Malton Switch.

Wilfong allegedly failed to give the right of way and slammed into Dempsey. She was declared dead on the spot while Dempsey was airlifted via helicopter to a hospital for suffering major injuries.

According to the CHP, drunk driving is not considered a contributing factor to the collision while the investigation continues.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

An automobile accident claims the life of someone in the United States every minute, and many more sustain catastrophic injuries. There are around 2 million annual deaths among children and young adults (0-24) and an additional 10 million annual injuries.

By 2050, it is predicted that California will witness a total of 10,000 deaths related to traffic accidents on an annual basis, according to experts.

The number of fatal car accidents in the state in 2016 rose by 23.5% from the previous year. There were an estimated 3,898 fatalities and 276,823 injuries due to traffic accidents in 2017. In that year, nine people were killed for every 100,000 people who rode public transportation.

No matter how careful a motorist is, an accident is inevitable at some point in their life. To avoid this, drivers need to stay alert, practice defensive driving, and keep their cars in good working order.

Car Accident Lawyers in Tehama County

In order to compensate the sufferer for their pain and suffering, monetary damages must be paid. In California, if you or a loved one were wounded in a car accident, you can file a personal injury claim to seek financial compensation for your harm and losses, regardless of who was at fault.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in an automobile accident in California, you should see a lawyer as soon as possible. You can rest easy knowing that we’ll be the ones to talk to the insurance company.

Our trusted car accident lawyers in Tehama County have the recognition and vast experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

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