[12-11-2021] Contra Costa County, CA – One Person Killed After a Car Crash in Orinda

A 32-year-old man identified as Raul B. was killed after a traffic crash involving a parked vehicle in Orinda on early Saturday morning, December 11, 2021. The fatal accident happened on Highway 24, just west of the St. Stephens Drive exit in Orinda, at around1:30 a.m.

The 32-year-old man was driving an eastbound Toyota Avalon when he lost control of his vehicle for unclear reasons and rear-ended a parked Dodge Challenger on the right shoulder of the highway.

No one was inside the Dodge Challenger at the time of the accident. Unfortunately, the 32-year-old man was fatally injured in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Information about the crash is limited at the moment. It’s unclear whether mechanical failure or intoxication played a role in the crash. Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the crash.

Fatal Car Crash Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, at least one car accident happens every 60 seconds. That means about 5.25 million casualties in the United States every year.

Crash deaths on U.S. roads kill more than 38,000 people every year. The rate of traffic deaths in the United States is 12.4 deaths per 100,000 people. An extra 4.4 million people are hurt so badly that they need to see a doctor.

Car accidents can change your life and be very stressful. Because cars are so common, many people don’t think about how dangerous they can be and how serious, even fatal, car accidents can be.

In 2020, California reported about 3,723 motor-vehicle deaths, a little more than in 2019. (3,606). These car accidents happen for various reasons; some of the most common factors are drunk driving, speeding, and mechanical failure.

Fatal Car Crash Attorneys for Victims in Contra Costa County

Every car accident is different, but they have one thing in common: extreme stress and grief for the people involved. After a car accident, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed. Having an experienced lawyer on your side is probably the best way to get a good result in your case.

After losing a loved one in an accident on the road, you may wonder how to get back to your old life. This is going to take time. There are no quick fixes for this. If you keep going, you will learn how to deal with and rebuild your life. People who have lost a loved one in a car accident often find it helpful to meet with an empathetic car crash lawyer.

The Contra Costa County car crash attorneys from Arash Law can help you with your case. Our firm has learned how to help our clients get what they deserve throughout the years. We have offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego, and we’re happy to come to you. Call (888) 488-1391 to get a free consultation with a wrongful death lawyer in California by phone.