[06-19-2021] Orange County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Speeding-Related Crash in Westminster

A 23-year-old man identified as Juan A. was killed after a fatal traffic crash in Westminster on early Saturday morning, June 19.

[06-19-2021] Orange County, CA - One Person Killed After a Fatal Speeding-Related Crash in WestminsterThe deadly crash transpired at approximately 2:30 a.m. at the intersection of Newhope Street and McFadden Avenue. The 23-year-old man was driving a silver sedan at high speeds. The driver then crashed into a parked vehicle which sparked a chain reaction involving several other parked cars.

It was unclear why the silver sedan driver was driving at such high speeds. The 23-year-old man was killed in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unclear whether other people were injured in the accident.

Additional information about the accident is unavailable at the moment. The accident is currently under investigation.

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Speeding-Related Accident Statistics

Speed limits serve a crucial purpose. There’s no arguing that speeding is unsafe. Excessive speeds can lead to fatalities in only milliseconds, possibly killing innocent motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. In fatal car crashes, speed is often a major contributing factor. Speed increases the severity of injuries that are sustained in any car accident.

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.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Speeding-Related Collisions in Orange County

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.

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