[12-18-2021] Fresno County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Head-On Crash near North Chateau

A 23-year-old man was killed while another man was injured following a fatal head-on collision near North Chateau on Saturday evening, December 18, 2021.

The fatal crash transpired at approximately 5:40 p.m. on West Shields Avenue near North Chateau.

The 23-year-old man was heading eastbound on West Shields Avenue in his red truck when he collided head-on with a westbound vehicle for unclear reasons.

The 23-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the other driver was seriously injured and rushed to Community Regional Medical Center. He is listed in critical condition.

It’s unclear whether intoxication played a role in the accident. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

Car accidents in the United States are becoming more and more of an issue. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the U.S. Department of Transportation, 33,654 fatal car accidents in 2018 killed 36,560 people.

A truck was involved in the crash in this case. As of 2018, nearly 5,000 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes across the United States. Even though large trucks only made up 4% of all registered vehicles on the road that year, they still caused 9% of all fatal accidents.

Those who drive big trucks are more likely to get into fatal accidents than people who drive other types of cars.

In this case, there was a head-on collision. A head-on collision happens when two cars hit each other head-on while going in opposite directions at the same speed and direction. The consequences of these collisions can be very bad, even if they happen at very low speeds. They can even kill you.

Even though head-on collisions make up only 2% of all accidents, they are responsible for 10% of highway deaths in the United States.

This is why there are so many accidents. They can be caused by distracted driving, drunk driving, driver fatigue, and mechanical problems.

Fresno Truck Accident Lawyers for Victims of Head-On Collisions

You are entitled to compensation for all the losses you will suffer throughout your life due to your truck accident injuries. In the case of permanent injuries, the lifelong costs of medical care can be staggering. Add in the lost earning capacity and your pain and suffering, and it becomes clear why some permanent injuries result in multi-million dollar verdicts.

But how are these losses calculated? They have not occurred when your case is settled or the jury issues a verdict. To prove these losses, your lawyer will hire expert witnesses to project the losses you will suffer throughout your life due to your permanent injuries.

Remember that the insurance company is on the side of the other driver. They will try to convince you that your claim isn’t worth very much or pressure you to settle quickly before you have a chance to investigate your claim thoroughly. It would help if you never took legal advice from someone not on your side.

An experienced Fresno county truck accident lawyer from Arash Law would be able to tell you the fair value of your case, accounting for your injuries, how the accident occurred, where the accident occurred, and other factors that will affect your case if it were brought to a jury.

Our attorneys from Arash Law have collected over 200 million dollars for clients across the state, and we can protect your legal right to compensation, as well. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.