Stockton, CA – According to ABC10, a head-on collision near French Camp resulted in the death of a 31-year-old man from Stockton on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP), reports that, around 12 PM in the area of Bowman and Manthey roads, the driver of a Nissan Altima was traveling at a high rate of speed and attempted to pass a black Mazda 3. During the maneuver, the Nissan crashed into oncoming traffic. The driver lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn multiple times before coming to rest on its tires.
Despite the best efforts of emergency responders was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities have yet to determine whether drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in the crash. The CHP continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
Wrongful Death Claims
Establishing fault in a collision can depend on multiple factors. One crucial way a personal injury attorney can assist grieving families is by determining legal liability after the loss of a loved one in a traffic accident.
If another party is found to hold some responsibility for the death, the family may be eligible to file a Wrongful Death claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider. This claim can provide compensation to help cover hospital fees, burial costs, and the loss of support for the deceased’s dependents.
