[01-23-2022] Butte County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Injured Following a Deadly Car Accident in Gridley

A 23-year-old man from Yuba City was killed while another person was seriously hurt after a deadly car crash in Gridley on Sunday morning, January 23, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 6:47 a.m. on Highway 99, just north of E. Evans Reimer Road.

A southbound black Nissan Sentra was traveling on Highway 99 when the driver veered into the northbound lanes and drove directly into the path of an oncoming semi-truck.

The semi-truck attempted to swerve away to avoid the collision but ended up colliding with the Nissan instead.

Unfortunately, a passenger inside the Nissan was killed in the collision. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the Nissan driver sustained serious injuries in the mishap and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway. Authorities will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the mishap.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Every sixty seconds, a car accident occurs somewhere in the United States. This is hardly unexpected given the millions of automobiles that travel the roads of the United States every day.

With so many vehicles sharing the road, traffic congestion, bottlenecks, and (most importantly) car accidents – fatal and severe injury accidents – will occur.

In recent years, the number of people killed or injured in car accidents in the United States has increased considerably. In 2019, an estimated 38,000 persons were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States, according to the National Safety Council (NSC).

According to the California Active Transportation Safety Information Pages (CATSIP), there were 3,898 fatalities and 27,823 injuries out of nearly half a million police-reported car incidents in 2017.

These car accidents are caused by many factors, including drunk drivers, distracted drivers, speeding drivers, and drivers who disregard traffic laws in general.

Car Accident Lawyers for Victims in Butte County

When someone is killed in a traffic accident, the victim’s family is left to deal with the aftermath. The deceased’s surviving family members may be able to submit a wrongful death claim to help pay for their loved one’s funeral expenses.

Claims for wrongful death can be difficult to navigate. Short deadlines for filing papers, notice to preserve evidence, and insurance companies’ evasive tactics can be a minefield for bereaved families. Medical expenditures are mounting, and the family cannot pay them due to the loss of the deceased’s income.

An experienced Butte County fatal car accident lawyer from Arash Law can handle every part of your claim, relieving you of these obligations and assisting your family in regaining financial stability.

Some of the state’s best vehicle accident lawyers may be found at Arash Law. Our Butte County automobile accident attorneys have recovered more than $750 million for their clients throughout the state over the years. We’ll protect your legal rights so you may focus on getting healthier rather than worrying about legal issues. Call (888) 488-1391 or email us to schedule a free consultation.