[10-16-2021] Merced County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured After a Two-Vehicle Collision on Highway 59 and Sandy Mash Road

One person was killed while another person was injured after a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 59 and Sandy Mash Road on Saturday night, October 16.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident happened on Highway 59 and Sandy Mash Road at around 8:30 p.m.

A sedan was initially traveling north on the freeway when it crossed into the southbound lanes for unclear reasons and collided head-on with an oncoming pickup truck,

The pickup truck driver was immediately taken to an area hospital in an unknown condition. Unfortunately, the sedan driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities suspect that speed may have been a factor in the accident. The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

In the United States, motor vehicle accidents are the most significant cause of bodily injury. Nearly 2 million people are injured in car accidents each year. In 2019, there were 33,244 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States, resulting in 36,096 deaths.

California is responsible for 11% of all automobile fatalities in the United States. In 2017, there were roughly 485,866 car accidents in California, with 3,898 people killed and 276,823 people injured. The number of people killed in car accidents has climbed by 23.5 percent since 2013.

In California, blame for a collision is determined by which motorist was negligent in causing the accident. Both drivers may be at fault at times. Even if this occurs, one motorist may be entitled to seek compensation from the other driver.

Merced County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Collisions

Trying to manage a car accident claim on your own will not only result in less money than you deserve, but it will also be more stressful than you realize. The insurance corporations do not have your best interests at heart. They have been instructed to pay vehicle accident victims less than they deserve. Their success is solely reliant on making money by paying you less than the premiums they receive.

A wrongful death automobile accident lawsuit can also help pay for the high medical bills and other expenditures incurred due to the accident. It can also provide financial assistance to persons who have lost income due to an injury or an untimely death. Our knowledgeable Merced County car accident lawyers will handle everything for you.

We will file a claim with the insurance companies, assist with your medical treatment, handle all paperwork, create a solid case in your favor, and assist you in receiving the maximum amount of money you are entitled to. Call our Merced County wrongful death lawyers at Arash Law now at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free, no-obligation fatal vehicle accident case evaluation.