[06-04-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Killed, Four Others Hurt After a Two-Vehicle Crash Near Chalk Bluff Road

One person was killed while four people were hurt following a major two-vehicle crash on Highway 20 on Saturday evening, June 4, 2022.

The major collision transpired at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the area of Highway 20, near Chalk Bluff Road.

An eastbound 2002 Acura TL was traveling on the highway when it failed to navigate a right curve in the roadway, which caused the Acura to veer into the westbound lanes.

The Acura then collided head-on with an oncoming 2002 Ford F-350 hauling a livestock trailer.

Unfortunately, a 37-year-old female passenger inside the Acura was killed in the mishap. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, four other people sustained moderate to major injuries. A 77-year-old man identified as Donald M. and 67-year-old Denise M. were both taken to Sutter Roseville Medical Center.

A 43-year-old passenger inside the Ford identified as Matt P. sustained minor injuries. The Acura driver was taken to a Sacramento hospital after sustaining major injuries.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the crash.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In recent years, car accidents have become a major issue in the United States. Approximately 1.25 million people are killed in car accidents each year. This translates to 3,287 fatal crashes every day on average. Another 20-50 million people have been harmed or rendered handicapped due to the calamity.

California is responsible for 11% of all automobile fatalities in the United States. In 2017, there were 485,866 car accidents in California, killing 3,898 people and injuring 276,823. The number of people killed in car accidents has increased by 23.5 percent since 2013.

In 2018, nine people were killed in car accidents in California for every 100,000 people. In this state, automobile collisions are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths.

According to KCRA, one of the five deadliest roads in California is a stretch of I-5 in Sacramento (between Del Paseo Road and Railyards Boulevard). Between 2017 and 2019, there were 13 fatal accidents and 16 deaths on this road.

Drunk driving was responsible for 26 percent of fatal crashes in Sacramento County. By comparison, the state average is 27%.

Accidents can be avoided by paying attention to the road, driving competently, and properly maintaining your vehicle.

Sacramento County Accident Lawyers

All road users, including drivers, passengers, motorcycle riders, bicyclists, pedestrians, and others, are at risk of being injured in an accident. When accidents occur, it is critical for Sacramento injury victims to hire an experienced accident injury lawyer.

It’s natural to feel disoriented and stunned following a car collision. Despite the horrific circumstances, you avoided serious injury. After filing an insurance claim, you may not know where to start or who to turn to for help. The Sacramento County accident attorneys from Arash Law have the knowledge and experience to handle your car accident claim quickly and correctly.

We can save lives by imposing harsher penalties on dangerous drivers. The attorneys at Arash Law handle cases ranging from head-on collisions to trip-and-fall injuries.

According to the mission statement of Arash Law, we are here to seek compensation for those who have been wrongfully injured. Return your life to normalcy as soon as possible.

Arash Law’s experienced litigators understand how to protect your legal right to compensation and hold negligent drivers accountable to keep other road users safe in the future. Call (888) 488-1391 today to schedule your free consultation. The sooner you hire an experienced lawyer, the better your legal rights will be protected.