[11-01-2022] Sacramento County, CA – A 21-Year-Old Died and Another Suffered Severe Injuries After a Two-Vehicle Collision near Elk Grove

A 21-year-old driver died after a two-vehicle collision near Elk Grove on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

The collision transpired around the morning of Tuesday on I-5 northbound just south of Hood Franklin Road.

According to authorities, an individual was driving a 2014 Nissan. The driver crossed the centerline while driving a GMC truck carrying three people southbound on I-5.

The Nissan driver entered the southbound lanes for an unknown reason, and when the truck struck him, he spun out and was ejected through the back window even though he was wearing a seatbelt.

The 38-year-old Lodi resident driving the GMC truck suffered severe injuries, according to police.

There is currently no more information available regarding the condition of the surviving driver.

Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Over the past few decades, there has been a sharp rise in traffic accidents in the United States. Every year, traffic accidents claim the lives of more than a million people.

Every day, 3,287 people are killed in accidents involving automobiles. Every year, between 20 and 50 million people suffer injuries, many of which occur at work or daily. They are consequently unable to take up their previous positions.

Thousands of people travel through the city on foot or by bicycle daily. The effects of a car accident, whether intentional or not, can be catastrophic. California has a disproportionately high number of traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries compared to the rest of the country.

California is home to almost 10% of all traffic fatalities in the US. In 2016, there were 3,898 fatalities and 276,823 injuries resulting from car accidents in the US. In the five years since 2013, there has been a 23.5% rise in fatal car accidents in the US.

Nine people died in car accidents in California that year for every 100,000 people. The majority of collision-related deaths and injuries result from poorly maintained vehicles. To maintain a spotless driving record, keep your vehicle in proper working order and exercise caution.

Car Accident Lawyers in Elk Grove

Following a car accident, confusion and disorientation are common reactions. Knowing what to do after submitting an insurance claim or who to contact for assistance can be difficult. We are here for people who require legal representation after suffering injuries in auto accidents.

If negligent drivers were held accountable, the number of fatalities might be decreased. Vehicle accidents and premises liability are just a couple of the many cases we take on for our clients.

Our first concern is for those who have been injured without fault. Our top priority will always be your recovery. Our Elk Grove firm’s vehicle attorneys have a great deal of experience representing clients in court after auto accidents.

If you have suffered injuries in a car accident, you don’t have to handle everything alone; you can speak with a legal team member. Please dial (888) 488-1391 or fill out the “Do I Have a Case?” form on our website.