[05-26-2023] Shasta County, CA – 1 Woman Killed After UTV Accident Involving Her 2 Sons Near Redding

A mother of two, 42-year-old Amy T., was killed following a UTV accident along with her two sons, George T. and Riley T., whose injuries are not clarified, in Redding on Friday, May 26, 2023.

According to Amy T.’s coworkers, the incident happened while she was camping with family and friends near Redding.

What events led to the accident and what happened at the scene is uncertain.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while her two sons, who were also involved in the accident, had unspecified injuries.

During these trying times, friends and strangers shared their love and support for the Tharp Family.

Dedicated Car Accident Lawyers in Shasta County

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What to Do After a Car Accident

It’s impossible to predict when or where a car accident will occur. Because of this, we need to be prepared at all times. Car accident victims know how important it is to be prepared for chaos. As a result of this newfound awareness, you can protect yourself as necessary.

• Collecting as much information as possible at the scene of an accident is essential. Exchange information with the other parties involved, if applicable.
• Immediately report this to the authorities and do not admit fault. A copy of the accident report can be obtained from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the police station where the report was filed within a few days. You must submit it together with your claim.
• Collect as much information as you can on potential witnesses. Quickly get their names and contact information.
• Find a doctor right now. Get medical attention if you’ve been hurt, even if you don’t think you need it.
• The insurance provider must be informed. Only settle with other insurance companies once you have spoken with an attorney specializing in car accidents.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Fatal Single-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Each year, car accidents kill thousands of Americans and injure countless others. Each year, two million motor vehicle accidents worldwide result in the loss of two million lives and ten times as many injuries.

According to the National Safety Council, approximately 8.3 percent more people were killed in traffic accidents in 2020. This increase followed three years of decline. Car accidents killed 39,107 people in the United States in 2019. In 2020, the number jumped to 42,338.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the California Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reported 3,847 fatalities. A total of 1,587 people were killed in accidents involving two or more cars. Around 2,260 deaths were caused by single-vehicle accidents (59%).

There were at least two vehicles involved in 77% of all injuries, 71% of all collisions leading to injuries, and 72% of all accidents. Angle collisions caused about 8,000 deaths and injuries in 2020.