[07-21-2021] Sonoma County, CA – Woman Killed After a Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash in Lakeville

A 63-year-old woman identified as Gail F. was killed after a deadly multi-vehicle crash in Lakeville on Wednesday afternoon, July 21.

The accident occurred on Old Adobe Road, west of Stage Gulch Road in Lakeville, at approximately 4:39 p.m. A Chevrolet Colorado pickup was initially traveling eastbound on Old Adobe Road when, for unclear reasons, it rear-ended a Chevrolet Silverado that was also heading eastbound.

Due to the severity of the impact, the Silverado veered into the westbound lanes, where it crashed head-on with a westbound Chevrolet Volt compact car. The Volt was seriously damaged as a result of the crash. The 63-year-old female passenger in the Volt was fatally wounded in the mishap.

She was pronounced dead at the scene. Both the Volt and the Silverado driver were seriously injured. They were immediately airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Meanwhile, the Colorado driver sustained minor injuries and was taken via ambulance to the same hospital.

The crash is currently under further investigation. Witnesses that can give additional helpful information about the accident are urged to call the Santa Rosa CHP Office at (707) 588-1400.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

According to the United States Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 33,654 fatal vehicle crashes in 2018 caused 36,560 deaths. Accidents involving multiple vehicles are not the most common, but they can result in staggering amounts of personal injuries and property damage when they do occur. They can result in bitter legal disputes over who, exactly, was at fault for causing such a major accident. Disputes can impair your legal right to compensation for your injuries.

A multi-vehicle collision occurs when three or more vehicles are involved in the accident. A “chain-reaction” crash usually triggers it. This type of accident can be difficult to deal with as there are multiple parties involved. These types of crashes are commonly caused by drunk driving, speeding, and distracted driving.

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

Car accidents can happen to anyone. It can be hard to predict when a car accident will occur. If your loved one was killed in a deadly traffic accident, you have the legal right to demand compensation from the liable party or your insurance company. It is especially important to have accountability in serious cases where negligence resulted in unnecessary death.

It can be difficult to pursue a wrongful death claim, but it also provides some small sense of closure for grieving family members. It’s best to seek the assistance of an experienced lawyer when filing a wrongful death claim. Your lawyer will fight to prove who was at fault for causing the accident and what it will take to compensate you for your injuries and losses fairly.

Your attorney can also protect your rights when there is not enough insurance coverage to pay for all the injuries that occurred. This scenario is common in a multiple car pile-up, as there are often multiple victims trying to access the same insurance policy. Our compassionate and experienced California fatal car accident lawyers from Arash Law are here to assist you following the death of a loved one in a car accident.

Arash Law has recovered over $500 million in compensation for previous clients just like you. Our firm’s fatal car accident attorney can handle the legal issues for you. To schedule your free no-obligation fatal car accident case review, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online today.