[07-05-2021] Butte County, CA – Head-On Collision in Yankee Hill Results in One Death

One person was killed after a fatal head-on collision near Yankee Hill on Monday morning, July 5.

The accident happened at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Highway 70 between Rich Gulch Road and the bridge. A red Mazda and a Ford focus collided on the highway for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the collision have not been established.

One person was killed as a result of the crash. Another person was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. It is unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.

The highway was temporarily closed to give way for the cleanup and investigation. The California Highway Patrol is currently investigating the accident.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

Head-on collisions occurred when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions directly collided with each other. This type of accident often causes serious injuries and can sometimes even result in death.

It’s mainly because head-on collisions involve extreme force. The force of the collision determines the severity of injuries that victims will suffer in an auto accident. In a head-on collision, the collision force is increased by the speed and weight of both involved vehicles.

There is a lot of energy generated by head-on collisions. In turn, this increased energy means that injuries are more likely to be fatal in this type of crash. Although head-on collisions only represent 2 percent of accidents, they account for 10 percent of fatalities on U.S. roadways.

Butte County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Head-On Collisions

Head-on collisions can result in either serious injuries or death. The victim or the victim’s family has the right to hold the responsible party liable for their negligence through a claim. There are numerous possible causes of head-on collisions. Your attorney must determine what caused the accident to determine who was at fault (“liable”) for the accident. The person who caused the accident is also legally required to compensate you for your injuries and losses.

The sooner you have a trusted advocate by your side, the better your chances will be of receiving the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Your attorney can help protect you from the tactics insurance companies use to prevent paying claims or paying them fairly.

Arash law is here to help if you’ve been injured or harmed in a tragic traffic accident. Our firm has decades of experience in California and has obtained multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for our clients. Our offices are located in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego. You can also call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a FREE consultation.