[10-16-2021] Tuolumne County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Multi-Vehicle Collision in Sonora

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly multi-vehicle collision in Sonora on Saturday afternoon, October 16.

The accident happened at approximately 5:36 a.m. on Highway 108 near the lower Mono Way on-ramp in Sonora.

Four vehicles were involved in the collision. The crash resulted in a fire engulfing two cars in flames while the other two cars were found over the side of the embankment.

How the collision occurred, and the reason it happened has not been established. Injuries were reported after the accident but the number of people injured and their conditions have not been disclosed.

The accident is currently under further investigation. Witnesses are encouraged to call contact Alex MacLean at amaclean@uniondemocrat.com or (209) 768-5175.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

According to preliminary estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 38,680 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2020, a 7.2 percent increase from the previous year. This is also the highest number of traffic fatalities since 2007. Getting around downtown California involves hundreds of people on foot or bicycles.

There is no telling when or where a car accident will occur. Driving safely necessitates that drivers pay constant attention to the road conditions around them. Car accidents are a leading cause of injury and death in the state. Over 3,304 people died in car accidents in California in 2017, according to the NHTSA.

Vehicle accidents can occur in several ways, but multi-vehicle accidents are just one example. When three or more cars collide, accidents like this happen. The chain-reaction crashes often cause accidents when one vehicle impacts another, leading to the possibility of a third vehicle being hit. Drunk driving, speeding, and distracted driving are all common causes of these types of accidents.

To represent yourself in a car accident case is technically possible. However, it is not the best course of action. Defending yourself without a lawyer increases your chances of making mistakes and thus losing your right to compensation.

Tuolumne County Fatal Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collisions

Sadly, the loss of a family member in an automobile accident is devastating and painful for everyone involved. As you can imagine, cases like this are complex, which is why you need the help of an experienced attorney. You may find it challenging to handle a fatal car accident wrongful death claim on your own when you lack professional experience. It would be beneficial if a wrongful death car accident attorney represent you and your family.

Wrongful death claims can assist with the high medical bills and other expenses associated with the accident. It can also help people who have lost their income due to an injury or an unexpected death. It’s possible that taking legal action will prevent another family from going through the same ordeal.

If you or a loved one has been killed in a car accident, contact Arash Law today. Our legal team will investigate every facet of your accident. You’ll figure out who’s at fault and which insurance policies might cover your losses, so you’ll be able to get a full and equitable settlement.

For a no-obligation consultation with one of our Toulumne fatal car accident attorneys from Arash Law, call (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to learn more about your rights following a deadly car accident.