Orangevale, CA – Fatal Car Crash near Hazel Ave and Greenback Ln

Orangevale, CA – (November 7, 2018) – Three people sustained injuries as a result of a high-speed chase that occurred Tuesday night in Orangevale. The accident happened at approximately 10 p.m. on the night of November 6th near Hazel Avenue and Greenback Lane.

According to deputies, officers tried to pull over a black Volkswagen that was speeding on Zinfandel Road but the driver failed to pull over. The pursuit started when driver absconded officers. The chase ended when the driver of the vehicle crashed into another vehicle near Hazel Avenue and Greenback Lane. The suspect driver died at the scene of the accident and a passenger in that vehicle was hospitalized. Two people riding in the victim’s vehicle were also treated for injuries they sustained in the accident. The identities of those involved in the accident were not immediately released.

This fatal collision is currently under investigation.

As concerned members of the community, we are always shocked to hear about violent car accidents that happen as a result of a police pursuit, especially when someone loses their life.  Our most heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the man who lost his life in this senseless accident. We hope that you are able to find some comfort and peace as you try to grieve the loss of your loved one.  We would also like send positive thoughts and well wishes to the other individuals who sustained injuries in this accident and their families.  We hope that everyone involved is able to make a full recovery.

Police Chases in California Resulting in Crashes

Car accidents that involve police chases often have tragic and even deadly results as proven in this accident.  Unsuspecting drivers are too often harmed in a police chase that involved a non-violent crime.  The Los Angeles County Grand Jury indicated that they believed that police pursuits cause unnecessary deaths and injuries.    Investigators will work to determine if the chase should have been called off prior to the accident taking place.  A full and thorough investigation will be conducted into this incident.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a violent car accident as a result of a police chase or due to the negligence of someone else you may be legally entitled to file a claim in court. Call the Brady Law Group at 866-211-2562 today to discuss your accident with a litigator that will fight for your justice.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

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.