Two Killed, Two Injured in Merced County Car Crash on Highway 152
MERCED COUNTY -- Two people were tragically killed in a Merced County multi-vehicle accident at about 4:19 p.m. Wednesday. According to the Fresno Bee, an 84-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman, were passengers in a 2006 Toyota Camry driven by Mikael Mikaelian, 70, of Clovis, when for unknown reasons he failed to negotiate a right turn and traveled directly into oncoming westbound traffic on Highway 152, east of the Santa Clara County border.
Once veering onto the other side of the road, the Toyota slammed into a 2004 Ford driven by Theodore Haynish, 52, of Hollister. Following the crash, Haynish suffered only minor injuries and sought treatment on his own. Mikaelian sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a Modesto hospital, while his two passengers who were residents of Fresno, were killed instantly.
UPDATE: On Thursday night, the Fresno Bee reported that the two people killed in this horrific accident was 84-year-old Arshag Kalpakian, and 76-year-old Anahid Kalpakian.
Cause of the Highway 152 Car Accident
The accident on December 28th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information given by news reports, it is not evident what caused the driver of the Toyota to fail to make a right turn. Hopefully, the CHP will come to a conclusion as to what happened, and whether distracted driving, vehicle malfunctions, road conditions, or negligence was a factor in this tragic collision.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
After a major car accident such as this one, the family the victims would be well-advised to seek a skilled Northern California wrongful death attorney. Compassionate lawyers that understand the legal issues regarding fatal car accidents can help the family protect their legal rights in a wrongful death claim, and advise them the best option to recover compensation for their tragic loss. Compensation in a civil claim can include and are not limited to, funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.
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