[08-13-2022] Napa County, CA – 60-Year-Old Woman Dead and Multiple Injured in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision on Northbound Highway 29

According to the Napa Police Department, one person is dead, and another is injured following a two-vehicle crash in Napa just before midnight on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

The crash occurred at 11:33 p.m. and prompted all northbound lanes of Highway 29.

According to California Highway Patrol, one of the passengers, a 60-year-old woman, was airlifted from the scene and brought to a nearby hospital.

The collision involved five vehicles. Two drivers and two passengers were taken to a hospital in Vacaville, while one driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Two additional drivers involved in the incident were unharmed.

According to the initial investigation, one vehicle was using the northbound side of Highway 29 to travel south.

The vehicle was traveling the wrong way and collided with four different northbound cars. After being called to the scene, the Traffic Reconstruction Team of NPD took charge of the investigation.

Investigations into the crash’s cause are ongoing. Officer Davis can be reached by phone at 707-257-9223 x 5235 or by email at adavis@cityofnapa.org if they have any information about this collision.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents are a common worry in California. 3,304 people died in automobile accidents in California in 2017, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Driving is dangerous everywhere in California. However, the vast majority of collisions are preventable. In 94% of cases, human error is to blame for accidents.

There was a multiple-vehicle collision in this instance. The crash is referred to as a “multi-vehicle” collision involving three or more vehicles. This type of collision occurs when two cars collide, possibly setting off a chain reaction that results in the other car colliding with another vehicle.

In multi-vehicle crashes involving passenger cars, over 13,000 people pass away annually, making up more than 40% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents, according to a recent NHTSA study.
These collisions result from careless driving, speeding, drunk driving, and inattentive driving.

Napa County Car Accident Lawyers

The injured victims of a negligent driver must receive compensation under the law. So, like other states, California mandates that drivers maintain a particular level of liability coverage on their auto insurance policies.

You don’t need to have car insurance. However, you are required by law to have insurance to pay for any damages you cause to other road users. They must also have automobile insurance to pay for any harm they cause. It is your right to use this insurance and receive just compensation for damage brought on by a careless driver.

As you navigate the legal system, a knowledgeable Napa County car accident lawyer can significantly help. The legal team at Arash Law can zealously defend your rights while making sure you get paid what you are owed.

We know the common causes, defendants, and strategies for pursuing compensation for collision-related injuries. To arrange a free consultation, please call (888) 488-1391 or send us a message online.