Santa Maria, CA – On Thursday morning, August 1, 2024, at the intersection of Bradley and Stowell in Santa Maria, two people lost their lives, and one person was hospitalized following a severe two-vehicle collision as reported by KEYT.
The accident occurred around 9:15 AM when a woman driving eastbound on Stowell collided with an SUV traveling southbound on Bradley. The impact was devastating, resulting in the deaths of the two adults in the SUV, a man and a woman, who were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the other vehicle, who survived the crash, was cooperative with first responders upon their arrival. She was transported to Marian Regional Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. The nature and extent of her injuries have not been disclosed, but she is expected to recover.
The intersection of Bradley and Stowell is a busy area in Santa Maria, surrounded by residential and commercial properties. It is a critical junction for local traffic, often bustling with vehicles and pedestrians. Following the accident, the roads around the scene were closed to allow for a thorough investigation and cleanup. The Santa Maria Police Department (SMPD) estimated that the closure would last for several hours.
Preliminary reports indicate that there is no evidence to suggest that alcohol or drugs were factors in the collision. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Wrongful Death Claims
While no amount of money can bring back loved ones lost in a vehicular fatality, the emotional toll of such a loss is often compounded by the financial burden that falls on surviving family members.
Filing a Wrongful Death claim with the insurance provider of those who bear even partial liability can provide compensation to help cover medical expenses, burial costs, and the loss of support for the deceased’s dependents.
Insurance companies have a vested interest in minimizing the payouts for claims. Therefore, the expertise of a skilled personal injury attorney is crucial in securing fair compensation and justice for the deceased.
