[08-22-2021] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Head-On Collision near Dillard Road

A 25-year-old man identified as Manjot Singh T. was killed while two Galt officers were seriously injured after a head-on collision near Dillard Road on Sunday morning, August 22.

The deadly collision transpired at approximately 4:35 a.m. on Highway 99 near Dillard Road in Galt. A Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by Singh was heading southbound on Highway 99 when, for unclear reasons, he crashed through the center divider and veered into the northbound lanes, where he collided head-on with an oncoming police patrol vehicle.

The Dodge Ram pickup truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His two passengers were moderately injured and were immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment. The two officers in the patrol vehicle were trapped in the wreckage. They were identified as Harminder G. and Kapri H. They were extricated by emergency personnel.

Both officers were immediately rushed to an area hospital for treatment. One of them is currently in critical condition, while the other is in a stable condition. It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

Car accidents frequently occur across the country. At least one car accident happens somewhere in the U.S. every sixty seconds. Every year, approximately 5 million traffic accidents happen across the country. At least 38,000 people are killed in these accidents annually. Although head-on collisions only represent 2 percent of accidents, they account for 10 percent of fatalities on U.S. roadways.

When two vehicles collide directly while traveling in opposite directions, it is a head-on collision. Even at slow speeds, these accidents can cause severe injuries and even death. Head-on collisions are one of the deadliest types of traffic crashes. Head-on collisions can be caused by drunk driving, distracted driving, inexperience, and sometimes even mechanical failure.

Sacramento County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Head-On Collisions

The sudden death of a loved one from a deadly traffic accident can cause the victim’s family extreme stress and trauma. Chances are, they may have been unprepared to say goodbye. They will be faced with funeral expenses and possibly lost income.

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal car accident, you have the legal right to hold the liable party accountable. The victim’s family is encouraged to pursue a wrongful death claim with the help of an experienced accident attorney.

A wrongful death claim can also help pay for the high medical bills and other expenses incurred due to the accident. It can also assist in providing financial assistance to those who have lost their income due to an injury or an unexpected death.

Are you looking for legal representation after a fatal head-on collision? Our attorneys from Arash Law are here to assist you. Our firm has decades of experience in California and has helped clients get multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts. Our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego are open. You can also call us for a free consultation at (888) 488-1391.