[06-18-2021] Tulare County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fiery Two-Vehicle Crash

One unidentified man was killed after a fiery two-vehicle crash near Road 48 on Friday afternoon, June 18.

According to the initial reports from the California Highway Patrol, the accident transpired at around 3:45 p.m. on Avenue 229 near Road 48. An eastbound silver Saturn suddenly veered off of the roadway for unclear reasons. As the driver attempted to drive back onto the roadway, he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a Buick Regal.

The Saturn then caught fire after the collision. Bystanders attempted to pull out the driver from the wreckage. Unfortunately, the Saturn driver was unable to survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Buck sustained moderated injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Local authorities are currently investigating the accident. They will attempt to determine whether intoxication or mechanical failure was a factor in the collision.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

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.

Car accidents are also one of the leading factors of injury deaths in California. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 3,304 recorded fatal car accidents in California in 2017.

No vehicle is immune to possible design flaws or manufacturing mistakes. Frequent recalls are made on vehicle parts because they can create extreme dangers for drivers, their passengers, and others using the road. Common potentially fatal defects include roof crush, brake failures, and seatbelt malfunctions.

Tulare County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crashes

No matter what the circumstances of your car crash, you have options in front of you. Talking to an attorney before speaking to an insurance claims adjuster can give you all the information and confidence you need during this difficult time.

Pending the official investigation results, the victim’s family is entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim with their attorney’s help. Attorneys can help their clients receive financial compensation for their medical bills, funeral expenses, pain and suffering of the victim’s family, wages the decedent would have earned in their lifetime, and loss of companionship.

Our skilled attorneys from Arash Law are here to assist you with your case. Our firm has decades of experience throughout California and has secured million-dollar settlements and verdicts for our clients. For inquiries and concerns, you may visit our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego to accept concerns and inquiries. You may also call us at (888) 488-1391 for a FREE Consultation.