Sacramento, CA (November 28, 2024) – Troopers with the California Highway Patrol stated that one person died, and two others were injured in a head-on car crash Thursday morning in Rancho Cordova.

The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said that emergency medical services were dispatched around 4:25 a.m. to Grant Line Road and Chrysanthy Boulevard, north of Kiefer Boulevard. A sedan and a van were involved, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. One person died at the scene, and two people were taken to a nearby hospital with major injuries.

It is undetermined whether or not drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash. However, further information regarding the accident has not been disclosed; investigators urged anybody with information about the fatal collision to contact the CHP.

Our deepest condolences are with the deceased victim’s family. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their loved ones at this time. We hope for their complete recovery.

Wrong-Way Accidents in California

Generally, the surrounding circumstances of a wrong-way crash, like the high speed of the vehicles involved, often make these collisions even more devastating than the average vehicle accident, even though they are rare. Wrong-way collisions account for less than one-tenth of a single percent of total highway collisions. With that said, these incidents are on the rise throughout the Golden State. Moreover, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), nearly half of wrong-way accidents occur as the result of a drunk or otherwise intoxicated motorist getting behind the wheel.

If you’ve been hurt or lost a loved one in a wrong-way crash caused by another party’s negligence, don’t hesitate to contact the Law Offices of J.G. Winter as soon as possible. Attorney Jeremy Winter has personally experienced the hardships that victims and their families endure in the aftermath of an accident. Additionally, he will oversee the daily obligations linked to your accident claim. These responsibilities encompass the evaluation of the evidence, the negotiation of disputes with the respective insurance companies, and the communication with witnesses. We will not relent in our pursuit of justice for you and your family in the aftermath of a car accident that has fundamentally altered your lives.

We stop at nothing to accomplish our main objective for you and yours: ensuring your recovery process is as smooth and stress-free as possible following a fatal accident. We are aware that no amount of compensation can truly compensate for the loss of a loved one. However, we are committed to ensuring that you receive the justice you deserve in the aftermath of an accident caused by the negligence of another motorist. Call our Sacramento wrongful death attorneys at 844-517-0586 to arrange a free consultation at your earliest convenience.

Note: The information in this publication is sourced from secondary materials such as news reports, blogs, police records, and eyewitness accounts. J.G. Winter Law has not independently confirmed these details. If you find inaccuracies or wish for the story to be removed, please contact us. We will quickly respond by correcting or removing the content as needed.

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