Tracy, CA- Teenager Killed in Wreck on 11th St Near Banta Rd

Tracy, CA (June 28, 2019)- California Highway Patrol Officer Joe Whitlock reported a crash at approximately 11 am on Thursday east of Banta Road on 11th Street that left one person dead.

17-year-old Talona Nathaniel was a passenger in a 2008 Toyota Camry driven by an 18-year-old. As the Camry traveled east on 11th Street, it came into the path of a 1997 Saturn traveling west on 11th Street toward Banta Road.

For reasons unknown, the Camry driver swerved into the westbound lanes and collided with the Saturn.

Nathaniel was killed upon impact with eh Saturn. The 66-year-old driver of the Saturn sustained major injuries, as did the Camry’s driver.

The CHP reported that all three individuals involved in the event were wearing their seat belts when the crash occurred.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Talona Nathaniel.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Our thoughts are also with the injured victims and their families at this time.  We hope for full recoveries.

Fatal Accident Statistics for California

The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration has created the Fatal Analysis Reporting System (FARS) system to gather data on car accidents in the US. In 2017, data from FARS showed that California had the second most fatal vehicle accidents of all the US states, with 3,602 fatalities. Only Texas surpassed California, with a total of 3,722 fatalities.

The lawyers with the Brady Law Group are committed to aiding those who have lost loved ones in a crash brought on by another driver’s negligence. We stand firm in our belief that the families of fatal crashes must never have to deal with the financial and legal burden during their time of grieving. Reach out to us today at 866-478-6483. We know what it’s like to lose someone in an accident. We’ll support you with compassion while we aggressively fight for your rights.

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Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.