UPDATE: Fresno, CA – Phia Vang Loses Life in Head-On Collision on Highway 180

Fresno, CA (February 6, 2019) On the 4^th of February, a fatal head-on collision happened on Highway 180 at around 5:00 p.m. According to the reports, a 33-year-old named Cameron Pryor was driving his 2014 Chevy Silverado pickup truck in the wrong direction on the highway when he crashed into six cars. The last vehicle was driven by 48-year-old Phia Vang, whom he crashed into head-on.

When the paramedics arrived, they found most of the people involved suffering from non-life threatening injuries. Unfortunately, Vang, who was a police officer off-duty, died at the scene. Pryor also suffered fatal injuries.

The police are currently investigating this accident.

We send our condolences to Vang’s family and Pryor’s family as they work through this devastating time.

Head-On Collisions in California

Most head-on collisions take place when at least one driver is distracted or under the influence. The reason why it’s more common for drunk drivers to cause head-on collisions is because excessive alcohol consumption leads to blurred vision, lack of self-judgement, and lack of ability to operate a vehicle. Alcohol slows down hand-eye coordination and one’s ability to react to circumstances around them. If a driver has blurred vision and there aren’t many cars around, it’s easy for them to enter the highway in the wrong direction and cause serious damage.

Once the police finish investigating what caused this accident, it’s possible that personal injury lawsuits and a wrongful death lawsuit will be filed with the help of a California attorney.

At Brady Law Group, we have helped countless victims prove their negligence claims and win their lawsuits against all potentially liable parties. We don’t stop fighting for our clients until they receive the compensation they may be entitled to for damages and losses. If you or someone you know was harmed in a head-on collision, call 866-478-6483 for a free consultation today.

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.