One person was killed while another person was severely injured after a two-vehicle collision in Visalia on early Friday morning, October 15.
The deadly collision happened on State Route 137 at Road 68 in Visalia at approximately 1:50 a.m. A Nissan Pathfinder on Road 68 was approaching the intersection when the driver ran a red light and collided head-on with an eastbound Chevy Silverado.
The Chevy Silverado was initially traveling on State Route 137 at around 60 miles per hour. The Nissan driver was ejected from his vehicle due to the severity of the impact. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Nissan driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Meanwhile, the Chevrolet driver sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Kaweah Health for treatment. It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision. Local authorities are further investigating the case.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics
Traffic collisions have the potential to alter the course of someone’s life forever. Cars have become so prevalent in our daily lives that drivers often fail to see how dangerous they can become and how fatal car accidents are. Vehicle-related deaths and injuries in the US have increased dramatically over time. Approximately 38,000 Americans lost their lives in car accidents last year, the National Safety Council (NSC) reports.
Drivers face numerous hazards in California. A car accident can happen in a blink of an eye on California’s roads, so be extra cautious, say the locals who know. California’s OTS (Office of Traffic Safety) reports a total of 3,563 fatalities in car accidents in 2018. California’s deadly accidents have left countless people reeling from grief and the shock of a tragic loss.
Being in a car accident can be incredibly traumatic for the people involved as well as their families. According to city data on fatal accidents in 2017, there were 13 fatal crashes in the city, killing 14 people.
Tulare County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Collisions
You and your family may be forced to pay tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, property damage, and possibly funeral services if you are in a car accident, and you will also have to deal with mental and emotional pain after suddenly losing a loved one from a car accident.
If you’ve recently suffered the loss of a loved one in a car accident, you know what I’m talking about. You may be unsure of your ability to return to your regular routine. Adjusting and reestablishing your life will take effort and time; there are no quick fixes. Many families who have lost a loved one in a car accident find that meeting with a sympathetic fatal accident lawyer is a helpful step.
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