Los Banos, CA – CHP reports 3 deaths after rollover crash near Los Banos
LOS BANOS, CA – The California Highway Patrol said that a rollover accident took three lives on Tuesday in Los Banos.
About 4:00 p.m., according to the CHP, a Long Beach resident was operating a Mercedes on Highway 152 east of Hilldale Road. A Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound on Highway 152, west of Hilldale Road, around the same time.
In addition to the Tacoma, a driver in a Toyota Highlander was also traveling west on Highway 152, according to CHP. According to police, the Mercedes’ driver lost control of the car and it over Highway 152’s gravel median. According to CHP, it overturned directly on top of the Toyota Tacoma, scattering parts of both cars onto the Toyota Highlander.
Major injuries were received by the Mercedes’ driver, who was transported to a nearby hospital. According to CHP, the Toyota Tacoma’s three occupants were all declared deceased at the site. There were no injuries to any of the Toyota Highlander’s passengers. According to CHP, there doesn’t seem to have been a role for drugs or alcohol in this collision.
Wrongful Death Lawyers in Los Banos
Over 1,000 vehicle accidents were attributed to drunk driving in California in 2018. Thirty percent of these accidents were fatal. More than 10,000 Americans die each year as a result of drunk driving. Those who are injured in auto accidents caused by drunk drivers are often much worse off than those who suffer injuries in regular accidents. Intoxicated individuals are often more reckless than sober individuals.
On top of the mental and physical suffering that victims must endure, they are often faced with mounting medical bills and are forced to take time off from work as a result. If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent or reckless driver, you should speak to a car accident lawyer in California immediately. Most times, victims are entitled to compensation to ease the financial burdens they will face going forward.
Los Banos Car Accident Lawyers
Torem & Associates is a personal injury law firm that helps victims file lawsuits against negligent parties and obtain compensation. We offer our clients the best case management and comprehensive legal education.
Torem & Associates understands how difficult it can be to deal with the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident. In a car accident, you can suffer both physical and psychological injuries. A free consultation is available to you if you have been injured by an irresponsible or negligent driver. We are here to help if you have been hurt. Contact one of our Los Banos wrongful death attorneys at 1-800-378-6736.
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