[04-29-2021] Butte County, CA – 3 Killed, 1 Injured After a High-Speed Car Crash in Oroville

Three people were killed, including a 2-year-old girl, after a speeding-related car accident in Oroville on Thursday afternoon, April 29.

The deadly collision happened at Baggets-Marysville Road and Lincoln Boulevard in Oroville at around noon.

A black Jeep Cherokee driven by Anthony G. and a red Chevy Camaro driven by Carlos H. Jr were allegedly racing on the southbound lanes of Lincoln Boulevard.

The Cherokee then later lost control while attempting to turn onto Baggets Marysville Road. The Jeep then veered off the roadway and hit a power pole before rolling.

Three of the four occupants of the Jeep Cherokee, including a two-year-old girl, were pronounced dead at the scene. A four-year-old girl occupying the Cherokee was airlifted to a nearby trauma center with life-threatening injuries.

The Chevy Camaro driver initially attempted to flee the scene but was later located by local authorities. He was arrested and booked at the Butte County Jail for ten felony violations, including three charges of vehicular manslaughter, driving without a license, and an illegal speed contest.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses that can give more information about the collision are urged to contact the CHP at (530) 538-2700.

Fatal Speeding Accident Statistics

Speeding is one of the significant causes of car accidents in California but in the whole United States. Accident deaths have increased a whopping 23.5% since 2013, California, accounting for 11% of the nation’s auto-related deaths. 925 people are killed on average as a result of speeding.

According to the Insurance for Highway Safety, one-third of all fatal traffic accidents involved excessive speed. Many drivers give in to the temptation to speed. Maybe traffic is heavy, or they have places to be, or they are running late. There are many excuses, But what these drivers don’t think about are the many legal consequences of driving faster than is safe for the road conditions surrounding you, such as criminal penalties, administrative penalties, and civil penalties.

You might think that the cost of speeding is simply a ticket to be paid. But speeding causes many different types of financial losses. Insurance companies must pay for property damage. This damage refers to body damage to the vehicles involved in the crash and damage to the road or highway infrastructure (such as signs or guardrails).

Butte County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Speeding-Related Accidents

When speed is a factor in an auto accident, injuries are more likely to be serious. This fact means that it will take more money to compensate you for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other losses.

You have the legal right to be fully and fairly compensated for all the losses you suffer. It is vital to hire an injury attorney who knows how to get you the compensation you deserve.

The experienced car accident lawyers at Arash Law can help you protect your rights after being injured in a car accident due to speeding. We fight hard to protect your legal rights so that you can focus on making the best recovery possible from your injuries.

The sooner you have an experienced car crash attorney fighting on your side, the better protected your legal rights will be. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.