Sacramento, CA- Good Samaritan Among Those Hurt in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on 51 Fwy

Sacramento, CA (June 17, 2019 )- A DUI-related crash on Monday at approximately 2 am left one person dead and another with injuries. The crash happened on 51 Freeway northbound at E Street when a speeding vehicle hit the freeway median and flipped.

The driver of the flipped vehicle was able to get out. Simultaneously, a Good Samaritan stopped their vehicle and went to aide the driver of the damaged car.

As the Good Samaritan approached the flipped vehicle, a third vehicle hit both of individuals.

The driver who went over the median died at the scene. The driver of the third car received injuries.

Following these crashes, a postal truck hit a nearby guardrail nearby. The driver of this vehicle was uninjured.

According to authorities, at least one person involved in the crash has been arrested for DUI.

No further details are available at this time. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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

California’s Good Samaritan Law

When a Good Samaritan stops to help at an accident in California, they are protected from liability for their actions under Health and Safety Code 1799.102. Because legal action almost always arises after a car accident, it’s important that true good Samaritans don’t hesitate in offering aid to those hurt in accidents for fear of being found liable.

In order to receive coverage for medical bills and other expenses due to stopping at the crash, however, legal action might be necessary. If you’ve been injured in a car accident for which you were not at fault, reach out to the lawyers at the Brady Law Group. We will listen to your story and help you decide on the best route to take next. Contact us today at 866-478-6483.

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.