[08-05-2023] Fresno County, CA – 1 Woman Injured, 45-Year-Old Man Killed Following Two-Vehicle Collision in Five Points

A woman was injured, while a 45-year-old man was killed after a two-vehicle collision in Five Points, Fresno County, on Saturday evening, August 5, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on Mount Whitney Avenue, west of Howard Avenue, around 11:00 p.m.

The 45-year-old man was driving his 2003 Honda eastbound on the road at an unspecified speed when he turned left, over broken yellow painted lines, and right ahead of a 2008 Nissan going 55 miles per hour.

The Nissan driver sustained major injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, the Honda driver did not survive the collision.

It is unclear whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the incident.

No information was released regarding the identities of the people involved, pending an investigation.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Accidents can happen anywhere and anytime, so you must be prepared. Car accident victims understand the importance of being prepared. You can protect your rights by knowing what to do, what not to do, and how to avoid it. These guidelines can help you:

• Remain calm and remain at the scene to ensure safety. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Stay in a safe location until the authorities arrive. Pull over any vehicles that cannot move to the side of the road. To prevent further collisions, activate your hazard lights.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Call the police unless the collision was minimal, no one was hurt, and no property was damaged. The police can investigate by speaking with prospective witnesses and gathering evidence.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Document everything, from your injuries to the weather, road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
• Do not admit fault to the police. Give the police officer an honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. Consult a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report it to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Contact insurance adjusters. You can talk to a claims adjuster but only share the necessary information with them. You should consult a lawyer before accepting a settlement offer or providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, details about the other driver, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from an experienced California car accident lawyer.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Car accidents are among the leading causes of unintentional deaths and injuries in the US. Annually, two million people die in car accidents, while ten million are injured.

The National Safety Council reported that traffic fatalities increased by 8.3% nationwide in 2020. In 2021, 46,980 motor vehicle accidents resulted in deaths.

There were 39,107 car accidents in the United States in 2019. By 2020, that number had risen to 42,338.

California experienced a total of 3,847 fatal accidents in 2020. Approximately 2,260 people were killed in one-vehicle accidents, or 59% of all fatalities. Collisions involving two or more vehicles caused 1,587 deaths or 41% of all fatalities.

Most collisions involved two vehicles (72% of all collisions, 71% of collisions that caused injuries, and 77% of all injuries). Around 8,000 fatalities and injuries were caused by angle collisions in 2020.