Rio Vista Auto Accident Causes Deadly Trauma
At least one individual was fatally injured during a Rio Vista auto accident that occurred on Monday, October 5, 2020. The crash involved two vehicles and happened in the late evening, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP). Solano County officials have not yet released the identities of the involved decedents. Furthermore, CHP says that they are cooperating with the Rio Vista Police Department (RVPD) in order to investigate the cause of this tragic collision.
Crash Information
Police indicated that this accident happened on Highway 160 just outside of Rio Vista city limits around one mile to the north of the Helen Madere Memorial Bridge. Reportedly, two vehicles traveling in opposite directions on the highway crashed into each other head-on at around 7:20 p.m. Further information regarding the circumstances of this accident has not been made available.
Response and Investigation
When police arrived at the accident scene, they closed off the highway in order to isolate the crash site. Traffic was blocked on Highway 160 in the area of Highway 12, while emergency response and preliminary collision site investigations were underway.
As officials continue with their investigation, no likely causes of the collision have yet been reported. In many cases, multi-vehicle collisions also involve multiple causal factors. Additionally, auto accidents frequently include non-driver factors like dangerous roads and/or defective car parts.
Investigating Fatal Collisions
Investigating a deadly car accident can be a very difficult task for police to handle. These accidents are particularly hard to investigate because officers are unable to interview decedents about what occurred. Unfortunately, this can mean that police will never discover evidence that leads them to fully understand what caused the accident.
Unfortunately, if police don’t uncover all of the relevant evidence, families may not be able to file a wrongful death claim and hold negligent parties responsible for their losses. In order to ensure that your accident is investigated to the fullest possible extent, it’s critical to get in touch with an expert wrongful death lawyer. An experienced lawyer will be able to privately investigate the collision using their skills and resources to prioritize your family’s rights.
Wrongful Death Damages
The love of a person you care about is irreplaceable, but it is possible to obtain compensation for many different types of damages through wrongful death claims. These damages often include payments for medical bills and lost income and/or services as well as compensation for more personal damages.
However, every case varies and the only way to know what compensation may be available to your family is to talk personally with an experienced lawyer. Furthermore, it’s always best to contact a lawyer as soon as you possibly can. Having an attorney early on can be critical to your case.
Other Blogs by Ed A. Smith, Rio Vista Wrongful Death Lawyer
- Highway Crash near Rio Vista Kills Three
- What are Rio Vista Personal Injury Lawyers?
- One Suffers Deadly Injuries in Highway 160 Accident
Rio Vista Wrongful Death Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, a Rio Vista wrongful death lawyer. Families facing the loss of a loved one can be in a difficult situation. For free, friendly advice regarding your fatal accident case, please reach out to me at either (800) 404-5400 or (707) 564-1900.
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