Orange Cove, CA – One Killed in Car Crash S Jacobs Center St
Orange Cove, CA (August 8, 2020) – One man has lost his life in a T-bone accident reported in Fresno County on Thursday. Just after 5 p.m., on August 6, the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on South Jacobs Center Road.
Reports provided by CHP show that a black sedan was traveling through the intersection of South Jacobs Center Street and Manning Avenue when their vehicle collided with a second vehicle at the intersection. The impact of the crash sent both vehicles to the shoulder where they crashed into a telephone pole and burst into flames. The driver in the black car sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the second vehicle was transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts go out to the victims, their families, and everyone else who was affected by this fatal car accident.
Fatal Car Accidents in California
Automobile accidents throughout the state of California claim the lives of more than 3,200 people each year. The vast majority of these accidents are caused by human error. In fact, statistics show that reckless driving, negligence, speeding, driving while impaired, and other careless actions while operating vehicles contribute to around 80% of collisions each year. Losing a loved one under any circumstances can be challenging to accept. Knowing that your loved one lost their life in a preventable accident just makes the situation even more emotional. After enduring the loss of a loved one in an accident, caused by the negligent actions of others, families can reach out to a wrongful death attorney in California to explore legal options available to them moving forward.
For nearly four decades, the California car accident attorneys at Torem & Associates have helped guide families after losing loved ones in accidents resulting from the negligence of other motorists sharing the road. Our attorneys strive to help our clients better understand options available to them moving forward to ensure they are able to maximize their recoveries and get the justice they deserve for their loved ones. Through our keen attention to detail and extensive knowledge of personal injury laws in California, we are able to provide competent and trusted legal representation to help our clients win so they can hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions. If your loved one lost their life in a preventable accident, reach out to one of our personal injury attorneys in California by calling (888) 500-5000. Our team is available to meet with you and discuss legal options available to help you recover.
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