[09-12-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – 19-Year-Old Man Dead, Other Three Injured in Single-Vehicle Collision in Solvang

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 19-year-old Solvang man died, and three other passengers were injured after crashing his car into a fence and tree in Solvang late Monday night, September 12, 2022.

The crash occurred at about 10:15 p.m. northbound on Ballard Canyon Road.

The CHP says that Roberto G. Jr. was driving when he failed to make a turn into the road, causing his car to go off the road to the east.

The CHP said that the car hit a fence and a tree and flipped over onto its roof. Garcia Jr. and the other three people in the car were stuck and had to be freed.

Garcia Jr. was taken to the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, but his injuries killed him there.

The CHP said the three other people in the car had severe injuries.

It didn’t look like alcohol or drugs had anything to do with the crash. The cause of the crash is still being looked into.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Many drivers in California are unaware that accidents involving only one vehicle are among the state’s deadliest, even though this is one of the most common collisions.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), just one vehicle is to blame for 62% of all fatal car accidents in California. Because a significant number of accidents involving a single vehicle in California, motorists need to be aware of the factors that can trigger such collisions.

A variety of factors, both external and internal, can contribute to a collision involving a single vehicle. Accidents, known as “run-off-the-road” incidents, occur when a driver is unable to maintain control of their car as a result of excessive speeding or the execution of sharp turns on a road surface that is wet or slippery. You could come across something falling off the back of a truck or a large branch while driving down the road.

Suppose you are involved in a single-vehicle accident that was neither your fault nor the other driver’s fault. In that case, the compensation you are entitled to receive may be restricted by the terms of your comprehensive coverage plan if an animal, like a deer, jumps in front of your vehicle, for example.

Santa Barbara County Car Accident Lawyers

Many people hurt in car accidents can’t return to work or school because of their injuries. Even if the person hurt died, the careless driver is still responsible for what they did. The driver whose carelessness killed the victim can be sued by the victim’s family or legal heirs.

Their memories of what they had lost and how sad they were hurt them. During depositions and trials, victims have to talk about what happened to them in front of strangers. A case may not be settled for months or even years, which can be hard on a person’s mental health.

When a careless driver causes an accident, it is essential to hold them responsible. It is important to take responsibility for deaths caused by carelessness. Wrongful death claims can be challenging for those left behind to file, but they can also bring closure to those left behind. Everyone who drives in California will be better off because of this.

Arash Law has helped people who were hurt in car accidents in Santa Barbara get more than $750 million in compensation. This is because we have decades of experience between us. Cities like San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, and Sherman Oaks are where our clients live. Call (888) 488-1391 to set up a free consultation.