Single-Vehicle Accident on Fair Oaks Boulevard Ends in a Fatality
A fatal accident involving a single vehicle occurred in Carmichael on October 25 that claimed the life of a woman from another county. The accident happened at about 9:15 in the evening along Fair Oaks Boulevard near Bannister Avenue when the woman’s SUV struck a tree. According to the police report by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the SUV exited the road and went off the shoulder before it struck the tree.
Fatal Accident Claims Life of Garden Valley Woman
The driver inside was reportedly trapped in her SUV, and the vehicle caught fire before she could be extricated by emergency responders. The woman who died in the crash was identified as age 27 and a resident of Garden Valley, which is in El Dorado County. She was declared dead at the accident scene. The identity of the deceased woman has not yet been released pending notification of family. The CHP is investigating the fatal accident to determine what caused it. It is unknown at this time whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash.
Accident Causes
Appearances can be deceiving sometimes when it comes to the cause of an injury accident or fatality. Not all traffic fatalities are caused by driver error. An experienced injury lawyer can uncover the truth following an injury or fatal accident. When negligence by another person or entity was the cause, the family may be entitled to claim compensation for their loss. Although it does not relieve their grief or sense of loss, it can help address the financial burden they may face. It is important to preserve the vehicle after a crash so that it can be inspected by an experienced car accident lawyer.
Causes of a Single-Vehicle Accident
Most single-vehicle accidents are the result of driver error. However, other factors may come into play that contributes to a motorist’s death. Reasons for a single-vehicle fatal accident include:
- Hit-and-run driver: Because a hit-and-run driver leaves the scene of a crash, it may not be apparent that another vehicle caused the fatal accident.
- Government negligence: If the entity in charge of maintenance failed in their duty, which led to a fatal accident or injuries, they may be held financially responsible. Government negligence may include weakened protective guardrails, potholes, overhanging limbs that obscure signage, and others.
- Mechanical defect: When a vehicle has a defect in its steering, brakes, accelerator, or elsewhere, it can result in a fatal accident. The manufacturer and others may be held responsible financially through a product liability lawsuit. Be sure to contact an experienced car accident lawyer if you suspect a mechanical defect contributed to or caused the crash. Be sure to preserve the vehicle to determine if a mechanical defect contributed to or caused the car wreck.
Helping a Grieving Family Following a Death
Losing a loved one leaves family members with feelings of shock, disbelief, grief, and anger that is difficult for them to address. Friends, neighbors and other family members want to be supportive in their time of need but don’t always know how to go about it. Following are some suggestions that might help:
- Phone, visit or send a sympathy card, flowers, or a charitable donation.
- If it’s permissible, visit and lend a sympathetic ear to a grieving person as they talk about their loved one and their loss.
- Offer to run errands such as picking up the children from school, groceries, or prescriptions.
- Lend a hand around the home such as washing dishes, babysitting, or lawn mowing.
- Remember to be there for those who are grieving after the funeral services are over.
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