A 39-year-old woman was killed while four other people were injured after a two-vehicle crash in Stockton on Saturday morning, May 22.
According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident took place in El Dorado Street and Ivy Avenue at around 11:00 a.m.
A 24-year-old woman was heading southbound on El Dorado Street when she suddenly collided with a second vehicle driven by a 39-year-old woman.
The 39-year-old woman sustained fatal injuries from the accident and was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.
The three children in the 39-year-old woman’s vehicle were also hurt in the collision. They were taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The 24-year-old woman also sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. No arrests have been made at the moment.
Local authorities are further investigating the accident. They will attempt to determine the cause and the liability in the crash.
Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics
Getting around downtown involves hundreds of pedestrians and bicyclists. Drivers must pay strict attention at all times. A car crash can occur in the blink of an eye.
Every sixty seconds, a car accident occurs in the U.S. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 3,304 recorded fatal car accidents in California in 2017. These accidents are caused by various reasons, such as distracted driving, drunk driving, and driver over-fatigue.
Negligence, recklessness, and breaking the law are at the heart of most “accidents.” Attention to the road, competence behind the wheel, and proper vehicle maintenance can reduce the odds of getting into a collision.
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