Manteca, CA (April 15, 2024) – Four people, including a child less than a year old, died after an accident in Manteca Saturday night.
The California Highway Patrol said the crash was reported around 10:00 p.m. along Highway 120, westbound east of Van Ryn Avenue. Police said a 2011 Toyota Sienna was heading west along Highway 120 at around 60 to 65 miles per hour when the driver overturned following a crash.
Bystanders were able to pull four minors from one of the vehicles, including an infant and three children ranging from six to 14 years old. A six-year-old girl was also taken to a hospital with major injuries. Two adults and two minors in one vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene, including the driver and an infant. It’s not clear if drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash, though investigators are handling the ongoing inquiry.
Our deepest condolences are with the deceased victims’ families. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of their full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in California
On the roads of the Golden State, catastrophic and life-altering vehicle collisions occur all too frequently. Drivers occasionally fail to recognize the potential for severe or fatal auto accidents due to the everyday nature of vehicle usage, which obscures the inherent dangers of car accidents. Consequently, individuals behind the wheel may engage in activities such as speeding, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while distracted, or otherwise exhibiting negligent and irresponsible behavior.
On American highways, millions of people are injured annually in automobile collisions. Tens of thousands of motorists and occupants are killed in collisions. According to the US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 33,654 fatal car collisions occurred in the most recent year, resulting in 36,560 fatalities.
Fortunately, you can immediately contact the Law Offices of J.G. Winter to learn more about the damages that may be awarded in the event of a fatal collision. At this tragic time, we understand the emotions you and your family are experiencing. Our goal is to ensure that the recovery process following a fatal accident is as easy and stress-free as feasible. Call our Sacramento wrongful death attorneys at 844-705-0431 to arrange a free consultation at your earliest convenience.
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