Modesto, CA (September 23, 2024) – An 11-month-old baby has died a day after a five-vehicle freeway crash near Modesto that also killed a 26-year-old Ceres man and injured four others, the California Highway Patrol said.
CHP said the crash happened shortly before 1:00 p.m. Saturday along Highway 132 east of South River Road near Vernalis. According to CHP’s preliminary investigation, the 26-year-old driver of a Honda sedan was driving eastbound on the highway and, for an unknown reason, partially crossed over double yellow lines, CHP said. The car then sideswiped a Honda SUV. The SUV then struck a Toyota sedan head-on.
A fourth driver applied their brakes to avoid the crash but was struck from behind by a fifth driver. The 11-month-old, a passenger in the Toyota that was hit head-on, was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center but died from their injuries on Sunday, CHP said. Four others who were hurt had minor injuries, CHP said. It is unknown how many people were in each vehicle.
Highway 132 was closed until 3:10 p.m. for the on-site investigation, but it’s still unclear if alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash. Witnesses were asked to contact the CHP with additional information in the interim.
We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victims’ loved ones. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery.
Multi-Driver Accidents in California
Thousands of serious crashes involving multiple vehicles, particularly on interstates and multi-lane freeways, have resulted in fatalities or severe injuries across the United States and the Golden State. Inclement weather, distracted driving, irresponsible driving, acceleration, and various other contributing factors often give rise to these multi-vehicle collisions.
The number of vehicles involved in these incidents exacerbates the stress and tension victims must contend with in their aftermath. For example, the issue of liability emerges virtually immediately when multiple vehicles are involved in a single collision. Establishing liability in multi-vehicle collisions is not straightforward. Furthermore, notwithstanding the contextual factors, holding the negligent party accountable for the incident is vital.
Due to the intricate nature of these issues, multi-vehicle collisions often necessitate substantial preparation, anger and anxiety, legal intricacies, and organizational efforts. After a multi-vehicle wreck, the best action is to retain legal counsel for the previous and additional factors. Jeremy Winter, an accomplished personal injury attorney, possesses the knowledge and skills to assist you if you have been involved in a car accident with another driver or multiple drivers. As someone who has previously managed car accident cases and is, therefore, familiar with their complexities, he can assist you in obtaining the compensation to which you are entitled due to the negligence of another motorist.
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