Fresno County, CA – According to KSEE, on the evening of Sunday, March 24, 2024, a head-on collision led to four people being hospitalized, including 34-year-old Cutler man Juan Aguilar, who was arrested.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) arrived at the crash site south of Manning Avenue on Hills Valley Road after receiving reports of the collision around 7:50 PM.
Investigations indicate that a Nissan Titan pickup truck carrying five people southbound on Hills Valley at the same time that Aguilar approached from the opposite direction in a Dodge Durango.
Aguilar crossed the center line into oncoming traffic for reasons yet unknown, leading to a head-on crash that pinned the occupants in their vehicles. Emergency responders transported three passengers from the Titan to a nearby hospital for treatment, along with the driver and an 11-year-old female passenger, who required an airlift.
Aguilar was also hospitalized following the crash and arrested by the CHP, with charges pending.
Personal Injury Claims
After a vehicular accident, in addition to emotional distress, victims and their families can be overwhelmed with the sudden financial burdens of medical bills, loss of income due to recovery time, and, in unfortunate circumstances, burial fees.
The responsibility for these costs should fall upon those responsible for causing these injuries and their insurance provider. However, insurance companies will try to minimize the compensation for any claim they cannot deny, which is why having the help of a skilled personal injury attorney can prove crucial in ensuring justice for victims of vehicular accidents.
