Early morning drives on Stanislaus County highways can involve fog and stretches of low lighting. Drivers need to take extra caution in these conditions and be especially cautious when trying to pass another vehicle.
Careless drivers might try to pass someone while not completely sure that the coast is clear. Especially when upcoming curves or hills block the light of headlights. Drivers who aren’t careful could quickly wind up on the path of an innocent motorist and leave little time or room for motorists to avoid a dangerous collision.
Two Drivers Killed in Head-On Crash East of Stockton
A devastating head-on collision claimed a man’s and a woman’s life in north Stanislaus County Monday morning. The Modesto Bee reports that it happened around 6:40 a.m. on February 27, 2023, on Highway 4 east of Stockton.
The California Highway Patrol says it happened just west of the Dunton Road intersection. They found that a 21-year-old woman driving a Honda car was traveling east when she tried to pass a slower-moving vehicle by crossing a double-yellow line. During her attempt to pass she struck an oncoming Toyota pickup truck.
The drivers of the vehicles were the only victims in the crash. The 51-year-old driver in the pickup, from Copperopolis, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers determined that the 21-year-old woman in the Honda, from Stockton, wasn’t wearing her seatbelt. She was also killed.
California Highway Patrol investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragic collision.
Support for Families After a Tragic Stanislaus County Accident
Families who are forced to cope with the loss of a loved one after a car accident can quickly face financial turmoil. They may receive the invoices for a memorial service and burial and also be charged for ambulance fees and other medical costs.
A wrongful death claim filed against an at-fault driver’s car insurance provider can ask for assistance with these expenses. A wrongful death claim must also seek additional support factoring in the loss of guidance and income the deceased can no longer provide in the years to come.
A California Car Accident Lawyer acting on behalf of the family can also file this claim and work to secure the future of relatives like a spouse or children of the victim.
Call a Car Accident Lawyer Serving Stanislaus County and Calaveras County Families
If you’ve had a loved one fall victim to a careless driver’s mistake, please discuss your case with a skilled Modesto Car Accident Lawyer. Families often need strong legal protection when confronting insurance companies for at-fault drivers. Insurance adjusters can focus on trying to limit the support families receive instead of providing financial assistance that’s only fair.
Contact Maison Law for a free case consultation. Tell us what happened so that we can determine the best way for your family to stay financially protected after a tragedy.
