French Camp, CA – According to KCRA, on the afternoon of Saturday, March 2, 2024, a solo-vehicle collision with a power pole resulted in one injury, one fatality, and one arrest.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the crash occurred on Interstate 5 south of Matthews Road around 3:32 PM. One of the passengers of the vehicle died and another was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The driver was arrested by the CHP on suspicion of DUI.
Wrongful Death Claims
The liability insurance that drivers carry is not just meant to cover accidental harm caused to those outside of the vehicle. A driver is responsible for the safety of those in their vehicle as well. While making a wrongful death claim against someone who knew the victim personally may prove emotionally challenging, the financial burdens left to a grieving family by the loss of a loved one can be hefty.
A good personal injury attorney can help grieving families seek proper compensation for the loss by navigating these tricky issues, as well as negotiating on the victim’s behalf with insurance companies, who routinely work to minimize the payout of any claim they cannot deny.
