[06-18-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Driver Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Highway 99

A two-vehicle collision nearly sent a driver off the overpass near Highway 99 and Shaw Avenue on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

The collision occurred just after 3:00 p.m. in Northwest Fresno.

According to officials, only one driver received minor injuries.

Police claim that one driver’s failure to stop at a stop sign caused the collision, and they do not think that alcohol consumption was a factor.

The crash remains under investigation.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Fresno is a large city in California. The city’s unique street design goes hand in hand with its low cost of living and the city’s four distinct street sections. Car accidents are common in this area. Because of this, each year, tens of thousands of people are killed or severely injured.

Fresno residents should be alarmed by the fact that there were approximately 11,000 car accidents in the city between 2003 and 2016.

Fresno, California, has the highest rate of fatal car and pedestrian accidents in the state of California.

In 2016, there were 2,807 collisions involving automobiles or other motor vehicles. A total of 65 bicycle accidents, 148 motorcycle accidents, and 84 pedestrian accidents resulted in 4273 injuries and 112 fatalities.

There are many reasons why a car accident may occur. The three most common causes of car accidents in the United States are distracted driving, drunk driving, and fatigued driving.

Fresno County Car Accident Lawyers

There are some basic legal protections for Fresno car accident victims who have been injured. Our Fresno County car accident lawyers at Arash Law will ensure that you or a loved one is properly compensated after a car accident. They are going to hold the negligent driver accountable for their actions.

After a car accident, dealing with an insurance claim can be stressful. Protecting your legal rights, on the other hand, cannot be emphasized enough. Injured people who hire a lawyer are more likely to receive a larger settlement than those who do not.

You and your lawyer will work together to figure out how much money you need to be compensated for your losses. So, if the other driver’s insurance company contacts you after the accident, tell them to contact your lawyers.

Accident victims in Fresno have relied on Arash Law for decades to aggressively pursue financial compensation for their injuries and other damages. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.