[10-25-2021] Fresno County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99

A 27-year-old man identified as Daniel D. was killed after a deadly two-vehicle crash on Highway 99 on Monday afternoon, October 25.

The accident happened at around 4:00 p.m. in the northbound lane of Highway 99, just north of Floral Avenue. Daniel was driving a Hyundai stopped in the center median of Highway 99 when a northbound Ford F250 suddenly rear-ended the Hyundai.

The 65-year-old Hyundai driver reportedly attempted to stop his vehicle but braked too late and veered into the median to avoid hitting traffic that had slowed in front of him. The Hyundai driver was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

It’s unclear whether the Ford driver was injured in the mishap. Drugs and alcohol were not considered as factors in the crash. It’s unclear why the Hyundai was disabled in the center median. Local authorities are further investigating the case. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the crash.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Every sixty seconds, a car accident occurs somewhere in the United States. This is hardly surprising given that millions of automobiles drive across U.S. highways every day. With so many vehicles sharing the same roads, traffic congestion, gridlock, and (most gravely) car accidents — fatal and catastrophic injuries – are unavoidable.

Being in a car accident may be a painful event for both the victims and their families. Fresno has a higher than average number of severe auto accidents compared to other cities in the state. Between 2003 and 2016, about 10,897 collisions were reported on the city’s roads, including those involving severe bodily harm and fatalities. At least 270 individuals were killed during this time, and over 15000 people were injured in various ways.

The majority of the collisions occurred on state highways, accounting for around 35.5 percent of traffic accidents. A variety of reasons causes these car accidents; they mainly occur due to drunk drivers, distracted drivers, people who break the speed limit, and drivers who ignore road laws in general.

Fatal Car Accident Attorney in Fresno County

Every car accident is a tragic experience. While it is reasonable to feel overwhelmed during a major accident, hiring an experienced attorney is likely to be critical to obtaining a favorable decision in your case. If you have recently lost a loved one in a car accident, you may be wondering how you will ever be able to resume your everyday life.

It will take time, and there are no quick fixes, but if you persevere and remain positive, you will learn to cope and rebuild your life. The guilty party will be forced by law to offer financial compensation for the victim’s medical bills, funeral expenses, the decedent’s agony and suffering, and loss of companionship through the wrongful death suit.

Arash Law is here to help victims in similar situations get the justice they deserve. We have experienced fatal car accident attorneys and resources to help you win your case. Please visit our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego for more information and inquiries. You can also call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a FREE consultation.