[06-09-2021] Orange County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fiery Car Crash in Huntington Beach

One unidentified man was killed after a fiery two-vehicle crash in Huntington Beach on early Wednesday morning, June 9th.

The accident happened at approximately 1:30 a.m. on the Pacific Coast Highway at Huntington Street. An unspecified vehicle was initially heading southbound on the Pacific Coast Highway when the driver suddenly crashed into a parked vehicle.

How the collision occurred, and the reason why it happened have not been established. The driver of the southbound vehicle sustained fatal injuries from the accident. He was later pronounced dead. The identity of the driver has not been disclosed.

The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the accident. It is unclear whether speeding, distracted, impaired driving, or mechanical failure were factors in the crash. Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Fatal Car Crash Statistics

Because of how universal cars are to our lives, drivers often forget just how dangerous they can become and that severe and even deadly car crashes can occur. 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.

When a car accident occurs, the victims, their families, and the entire community are often devastated. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reports that there were 3,563 car accident fatalities throughout the state in 2018 alone. Thousands of people must deal with grief and sudden loss in the wake of California’s deadly accidents.

Orange County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Car Crashes

Establishing fault and liability is essential to any car accident. Don’t point fingers or accuse the other party of fault, even if you are confident that you aren’t the liable party. Leave that aspect of the case for your California motor vehicle accident lawyer and the authorities to take care of. It’s one less thing that you need to worry about during this difficult time.

When you hire a California motor vehicle accident attorney, they will assess the circumstances of your accident from all angles. They will determine who is liable and what insurance policies there might be to draw from so that you can receive full and fair compensation for your damages.

Arash Law is here with knowledgeable California motor vehicle accident attorneys if you need reliable legal representation after a motor vehicle accident. We have two decades of experience serving clients all over California, including those in San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, and Sherman Oaks. Call (888) 488-1391 to schedule your free consultation anywhere in California.