One person lost their life in a fatal car accident that took place at an intersection in Merced on Thursday evening, October 12, 2023. Merced Police Department officials responded to the scene around 6 p.m. at the intersection of East 21st Street and Glen Avenue.
According to reports by Your Central Valley, the accident happened when several vehicles collided at the intersection due to reasons that are not entirely known at this time. The collision allegedly led to extensive damages.
Paramedics and several other Merced responders were dispatched to the scene immediately following the accident. One person was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries. It is not known if anybody else sustained injuries in the accident.
The road was blocked at the intersection for some time after the accident.
Merced Police Department officials continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the accident.
Car Accident Dangers in Merced
According to information provided by the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS), Merced saw a total of 445 car accidents in just 2022 alone. Out of these accidents, it was reported that 11 people were killed and 621 people sustained injuries.
Intersections are highly dangerous areas where T-bone, head-on, and rear-end accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. Too often, these accidents lead to catastrophic results even though they could have been prevented. The law is on the side of families who have sustained the immense loss of a loved one in a fatal collision.
A word for families who have lost a loved one in a fatal Merced car accident…
If you and your family have sustained the loss of a loved one in a fatal collision in Merced or anywhere throughout Merced County, it is important that you seek legal help. Facing a wrongful death claim can be a complex matter, especially when the insurance company starts calling and the bills keep piling up. A local attorney can help you during one of the most stressful experiences of your life.
You can read further about how to deal with the insurance company and how to bring a wrongful death claim in Merced and surrounding areas.
