Northern California Accident Attorney Blog

FRESNO COUNTY -- A devastating head-on collision on Sunday afternoon killed one and injured two others, Fresno Bee reports. The accident was reported at about 4:30 p.m. when a vehicle traveling southbound on Brawley Avenue veered onto the opposite side of the roadway, thus, colliding head-on with a northbound vehicle. The impact of the multi-vehicle collision killed the northbound driver and injured his female passenger. The southbound driver also sustained injuries and was transported via ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center, where he was reported in critical condition. The identities of the people involved in this accident were not available.

Cause of the Fresno Car Crash

The October 2nd car accident remains under investigation by the Fresno Police Department. However, based on the limited information provided by the Fresno Bee, it is not fully known what actually caused the southbound driver to veer from the roadway and into oncoming traffic. Therefore, authorities investigating this accident will try to determine what caused this crash and who is responsible.

Head-On Car Accident Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

Head-on automobile accidents can result to severe and catastrophic injuries and/or death. A number of reasons why head-on car collisions happen can be caused by vehicle malfunctions, dangerous roadways, and in most cases, driver error or negligence. Therefore, if police come to a conclusion that the southbound driver is responsible for the crash, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to speak to an experienced Northern California head-on collision lawyer. A skilled Fresno personal injury attorney can help the injured victim protect her legal rights and best course of action to receive the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. In the event where the family of the deceased victim decides to pursue a wrongful death claim, the attorney can advise the family of their legal rights and help them recover the maximum compensation for funeral/burial costs, future anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, and companionship, and other damages relating to this tragic head-on car accident.