Cuyama, CA – 2 People Killed, 2 Seriously Injured in Crash Off Highway 166

Cuyama, CA (April 7, 2019) – A multi-vehicle accident involving two vehicles occurred on April 6 just after 12:30 p.m., that took the life of two people and injured three more.

Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to the scene of this fatal accident. The crash occurred around at 12:34 p.m. on Highway 166 east in Cuyama near Rock Front Ranch.

Five people in total were caught up in the head-on collision. The two cars involved were extremely damaged. Two people died as a result of this collision, two people suffered serious injuries and one suffered moderate injuries.

One of the injured was taken to a local hospital via a Cal Star helicopter. The other two people hurt were transported to the hospital via ambulance. Their condition is unknown at this time.

Highway 166 was closed pending investigations but is now reopened.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victims who passed away as a result of this fatal accident.  Our thoughts are with them at this time. We also send healing thoughts to the injured parties.

Head-On Collisions in California

Head-on collisions take place when two cars driving in opposite directions hit each other. These incidents can be devastating, and they may even cause one or more wrongful deaths. This can happen due to a mistake, like one driver driving on the wrong side of the road. Or they can happen because of drunk driving, distracted driving, or mechanical issues. If you ever view a car coming straight towards you, absolutely do anything you can to try and avoid the collision, even if you have to leave the road.

In a head-on crash, you have to show negligence or recklessness on the part of the other driver. To prove that, you need to show the other driver’s carelessness which caused damages. Choosing to drive drunk or while fatigued is a breach of duty because you are more likely to make mistakes, like driving the wrong way or swerving.

Liability in a head-on collision depends on if either or both drivers were negligent at the time of the accident. Negligence in a head-on collision may involve distracted driving, failure to yield, or drunk driving. The at-fault driver in a head-on collision in California may be liable to any injured drivers, passengers, or pedestrians for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Devastating injuries that can arise after a head-on collision are brain trauma, paralysis, broken bones, and even disfigurement.

Our attorneys at the Brady Law Group have handled many cases like these and want you to know that you never have to stand alone. We have helped many victims receive compensation for aspects like medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, emotional distress, and more. You do not want to suffer financially due to the negligence of a party who could have acted to prevent your loved one’s accident. Contact us to find out what we can do for you at 866-478-6483.