RANCHO CORDOVA - A two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning took the life of a 54-year-old Carmichael man, and seriously injured a 44-year-old woman, News 10 reported. The Sacramento County crash occurred at 11:36 a.m. on westbound Highway 50, between the Mather Field and Zinfindal Road exits, when a stalled Ford Tempo was struck from behind by a Chevrolet Tahoe. The driver of the Tahoe was reportedly looking to the left while merging on the highway and struck by back of the Ford Tempo. The driver of the Ford suffered major injuries and was taken to UC Davis Medical Center, where he died. His female passenger was hospitalized with moderate injuries. The driver of the SUV, a 50-year-old Rancho Cordova man, suffered minor injuries. The Sacramento Bee reported Thursday that the Sacramento County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Oscar Frayer, 54.
Cause of the Highway 50 Crash
The CHP is investigating the fatal January 5th Highway 50 accident. Based on the news reports of the incident, the driver of the SUV may be responsible for the collision. 10 News said the driver "was looking to the left while merging onto the highway." Drugs or alcohol were reportedly not a factor.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
While this tragic accident remains under investigation, the family members of the two victims may benefit from speaking to a northern California car accident lawyer. If the driver of the Chevy Tahoe was indeed responsible for causing the accident, he may be liable for the wrongful death of the driver of the Ford, as well as the injuries sustained by the passenger. After a serious accident such as this one, it is advisable for families to contact a lawyer as soon as possible, while evidence is still fresh, and witnesses are most easily located. An experienced attorney can answer questions, and provide advice to the victims' families of their legal rights to recover financial compensation in a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
Sources: News 10, Sacramento Bee
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