Peabody Road Wreck Kills Two, Injures One
In Vacaville, two people were killed on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, and one was hospitalized in a fiery car accident. The accident happened early, around 12:30 a.m., on Peabody Road in the city’s outskirts.
Officer Response to Peabody Road Wreck
Police officers from the Fairfield Police Department and Vacaville Police Department showed up to the crash after receiving reports of a severe accident involving two cars. When the officers arrived at the scene of the wreck, they found both cars completely consumed by fire. The only survivor of the incident was the driver and sole occupant of one of the vehicles, who had escaped from his wrecked vehicle in time. The driver and passenger of the second vehicle had been unable to get out of their burning vehicle for reasons as of yet unknown.
Accident Peabody Road Vacaville – Victim Information
The survivor was reported to have suffered burn injuries, but the exact nature and severity of his injuries and the man’s identity remain unreported at this time. After being found at the crash scene, he was immediately rushed by ambulance to the nearest hospital for treatment of his traumatic injuries.
At the time of reporting, the victims’ identities were still under active investigation by both of the responding police departments. The factors contributing to the accident and the cause of the accident are also being actively investigated. Officers will try to determine if distracted driving or drunk driving is a contributing factor.
Traffic Effects
Peabody Road is a major roadway between Fairfield and Vacaville and, as a result of the collision, had to be closed off for at least ten and a half hours. This caused delays for many commuters and unusual traffic congestion in both cities as commuters rerouted to the freeway.
Call to Action – Peabody Road Wreck
If you think that you may have information regarding the identities of the victims of the crash, you are encouraged to call the Fairfield or Vacaville police departments at (707) 428-6288 and (707) 449-5200, respectively, to aid officers in their investigation.
Urgency for Representation
When somebody close to you is killed in a car accident, you are most likely grieving deeply and even possibly in disbelief at the enormity of your loss. These feelings often make seeking legal representation seem like an overwhelming task. However, those who might be liable to pay for the damages are not taking the same time for emotional recovery. Insurance companies and at-fault parties in wrongful death typically get to work as soon as possible to mitigate their responsibility in the eyes of investigators and courts. Because of this, it is critical that persons who may justifiably demand compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one contact a lawyer immediately. The sooner the wrongful death claimant has legal representation, the harder it is for liable parties to cover up evidence.
Vacaville Auto Accident Attorneys
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