[05-23-2021] Merced County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Near Yosemite Avenue

A 40-year-old man identified as Adrian C. was killed after a multi-vehicle traffic collision near Yosemite Avenue on Sunday night, May 23.

The deadly collision transpired at approximately 8:38 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Lake Road near Yosemite Avenue, just outside of Merced City. Three vehicles were reportedly involved in the collision. A 2001 Honda Accord was traveling at a speed of 40-50 mph.

As the Honda Accord was approaching the rear of a 2014 Honda Accord driving behind a stopped 2018 Dodge Durango at the intersection, the 2001 Honda Accord failed to stop in time for unclear reasons. The 2001 Honda Accord then rear-ended the 2014 Honda Accord, which sparked a chain-reaction collision. The 2014 Honda Accord then crashed into the 2018 Dodge Durango.

One person was trapped in the wreckage and was rushed to Mercy Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. The 2014 Honda driver and two other passengers from the vehicle sustained minor injuries and were also taken to Mercy Medical Center for treatment. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Car accidents can often lead to irreversible and sometimes fatal consequences. All drivers are encouraged to practice responsible driving to avoid this. Unfortunately, car accidents in the United States are not an uncommon occurrence. Approximately 33,654 fatal motor vehicle crashes were recorded in 2018. Thirty-six thousand five hundred sixty people died that year due to fatal car accidents.

Multi-vehicle collisions are just one type of car accident. This type of accident usually occurs when three or more cars are involved in the accident. They commonly stem from a “chain-reaction” crash, wherein one vehicle will bump into another, causing it to crash into other cars on the roadway potentially.

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

No matter what the circumstances of your car crash, you have options in front of you. Talking to an attorney before speaking to an insurance claims adjuster can give you all the information and confidence you need during this difficult time.

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