[12-10-2021] Madera County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Car Crash near Highway 152

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly car crash near Highway 152 on Friday night, December 10, 2021.

According to the initial reports from the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened at around 6:00 p.m. on Highway 99 near Highway 152.

A man driving a minivan pulled over to the side of the road to inspect the back of his car. After a while, a northbound pickup truck swerved onto the shoulder and struck both the man and the minivan.

Unfortunately, the driver of the minivan sustained fatal injuries in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the truck sustained minor injuries. Information about the crash is limited at the moment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. They will attempt to determine whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.

Fatal Car Crash Statistics

Even though the number of people who died and how many died as a percentage of the US population had been going down for most of the last two decades, the trend changed in 2015 and kept going up in 2016.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, about 37,461 people were killed in 34,436 motor vehicle accidents in 2016. That’s about 102 people killed every single day.

Fatal car accidents happen all the time on California’s big and congested highways. Many people are killed on California’s roads each year because they drive too fast and get into accidents with trucks.

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) says that 3,563 people died in car accidents in California last year alone. Thousand of people have to deal with grief and sudden death in the wake of the California car accidents.

The most common causes of car accidents are distracted driving, drunk driving, defective cars, and tired drivers.

Fatal Car Crash Attorneys for Victims in Madera County

Millions of people are injured in car accidents on America’s highways every year. After losing a loved one in a car accident, you may feel overwhelmed and bewildered.

After a fatal car accident, the best thing to do is to talk with an experienced lawyer regarding the tragedy. Victims must be aware of their rights and the resources available to them. A lawyer can explain how a wrongful death claim can help you receive monetary compensation and win the lawsuit.

The liable party will be forced by law to offer financial compensation for the victim’s medical bills, funeral expenses, the decedent’s agony and suffering, and loss of companionship through the wrongful death claim.

Arash Law’s Madera County fatal car crash attorneys want to learn more about you and how your injuries have impacted your life. If we believe you have a strong case and you are comfortable working with us, we are ready to begin collecting compensation for you right away. Call (888) 488-1391 for a Free Consultation with a California wrongful death attorney.