[07-05-2022] Fresno County, CA – Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Multiple People in Mendota

According to the California Highway Patrol, a woman is dead, and five people were hurt in a two-vehicle collision just south of Mendota Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

According to the Los Banos California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at about 4:45 a.m. on West Panoche Road and Highway 33.

A 2003 Nissan Sentra was westbound on West Panoche Road. Alberto R., 32, of Fresno, tried to cross Highway 33 after stopping at a stop sign.

The CHP said the Nissan veered into the path of a southbound 2001 Toyota Sienna driven by Santos V.,55, of Mendota.

According to the release, the Toyota hit the Nissan’s right side.

Rojas was airlifted to Madera Community Regional Hospital with serious injuries. A 32-year-old woman in the Nissan’s front right passenger seat died at the hospital, according to the CHP.

The Nissan’s back seat passenger also suffered major injuries.

The CHP says Valentin suffered minor injuries in the crash and refused medical attention. Mendota men ages 59 and 62 were passengers in the Toyota and received moderate injuries.

The 26-year-old Nissan passenger and 43-year-old Toyota passenger reported minor injuries and were not transported.

The CHP said drugs and alcohol weren’t factors in the crash.

Investigations into the crash are still ongoing.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

A sizable city in California in Fresno. The city has a distinctive street layout along with its low cost of living and four distinct street sections. There are lots of car accidents here. Tens of thousands of people are killed or seriously injured each year.

Residents of Fresno should be concerned because between 2003 and 2016, there were approximately 11,000 auto accidents in the city.

The number of fatal car and pedestrian accidents occurs most frequently in Fresno, California.

2,807 collisions involving cars or other motor vehicles occurred in 2016. 4273 injuries and 112 fatalities were caused by a total of 84 pedestrian accidents, 148 motorcycle accidents, and 65 bicycle accidents.

A car accident could happen for several different reasons. In the US, driving while distracted, driving while intoxicated, and driving while fatigued are the three most frequent causes of auto accidents.

Fresno County Car Accident Lawyers

There are some fundamental legal safeguards for those hurt in Fresno car accidents. Arash Law’s Fresno County car accident lawyers will see that you or a loved one receives just compensation following a collision. They’re going to make the careless driver answerable for their deeds.

Dealing with an insurance claim after a car accident can be difficult. However, the importance of safeguarding your legal rights cannot be overstated. Injury victims are more likely to get a larger settlement if they hire a lawyer than those who don’t.

With your attorney, you will determine how much money you require for loss compensation. So, if the other driver’s insurance company contacts you following the collision, tell them to get in touch with your attorneys.

Fresno accident victims have trusted Arash Law to pursue just compensation for their injuries and other losses for decades. If you would like to speak with one of our knowledgeable attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391.