Placentia, CA – Traffic Collision Leaves One Dead and One Injured
Placentia, CA (December 9, 2018) On the morning of December 7th, a traffic collision took place in the 100 block of East Orangethorpe Avenue. According to the reports, at approximately 7:52 a.m., a 19-year-old drove a Crown Victoria west on Orangethorpe when a driver in a Hyundai Genesis was trying to make a left turn out of a residential neighborhood. The 19-year-old tried to avoid crashing into the Genesis but lost control of his vehicle, ended up in the eastbound lanes, and crashed into a Chevrolet Tahoe.
When emergency responders arrived to help, they found the 19-year-old dead at the scene. They transported the driver of the Tahoe to a nearby hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The names of both parties have not been released. The police are currently investigating the accident.
Vehicle Accidents in California
The number of fatalities resulting from vehicle accidents increases every year in the United States. Researchers found that the number one cause of all vehicle accidents is driver’s error. Driver’s error could be distracted driving and/or reckless driving, which both fall under negligent behavior and are considered civil wrongs. Drivers are required to drive with a certain level of care and respect for other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. When they choose not to, they put themselves and others at risk.
The police are currently investigating to determine who will be held liable for causing this accident. Figuring out liability can be complex, which is why those who lost loved ones in a vehicle accident should hire a California personal injury attorney to help them with their cases.
Depending on what the police conclude, a wrongful death lawsuit and a personal injury lawsuit may get filed.
At Brady Law Firm, we understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one in a vehicle accident, which is why we work hard to help our clients obtain maximum compensation for loss of spousal support, emotional distress, and more. If you or someone you know lost a loved one in a vehicle accident, call 415-459-7300 for a free consultation.
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.
