Driving is a task that should always be taken seriously, regardless of the circumstances. When someone gets behind the wheel and does not approach the trip with the appropriate amount of discipline and focus, disaster can follow. Tragically, such appears to be the case with a recent Crows Landing car accident that led to one death and one serious injury.

According to reports, this fatal California car accident occurred last Wednesday evening just after 7 p.m. on the southbound Interstate 5 in Crows Landing just north of Stuhr Road. This crash included reports of erratic driving where the driver was moving quickly in and out of traffic lanes. Suddenly, he attempted to make a right turn and lost control of his pickup truck. The truck left the freeway, rolled down an embankment and came to rest in a field below. Neither party has been publicly identified, but the driver suffered serious injuries and the passenger was killed in the crash.

California Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we’d like to extend our condolences to the family of the man who was killed. He was reportedly only 25 years old, and the loss of a life that young is always tragic. In addition, this fatal California car accident will only add to the statistics in regards to these occurrences. Every year, approximately 175,000 people are injured and more than 3,000 people are killed in California car accidents.

Sacramento Car Accident Lawyers

Although more would need to be learned in terms of the facts of this accident, what is beyond debate is that drivers owe a duty of care to their passengers. If the facts indicate that the family of the passenger who was killed could bring a viable California wrongful death lawsuit against the driver, damages could be awarded for funeral, burial and medical expenses as well as lost income and other forms of legal compensation.

However, facts involved with any California car accident and any decision to file a lawsuit should be done with the help of Sacramento car accident lawyers who have years of experience with successfully fighting for the rights of suffering families. Contact Demas Law Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.