Shoshone, CA – On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, a single-vehicle crash resulted in fatal injuries to one person, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 9:49 AM near the intersection of State Route 178 and State Route 127 in rural Inyo County.
Emergency responders arrived to find a green Honda Civic off the roadway with significant damage, including two blown-out tires and a flat. The driver, whose identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and it is not yet clear whether speed, mechanical failure, or other factors played a role.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. California’s Comparative Negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages.
