Fatal Car Crash on SR-4 and Dunton Road
On the morning of Monday, February 27, 2023, the California Highway Patrol reported a fatal car crash on SR-4 and Dunton Road in northern Stanislaus County. The incident was described as a head-on collision involving two vehicles that included a 2010 Honda sedan and a 2004 Toyota pickup truck. The crash occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m., according to officials.
Details on the Fatal Car Crash on SR-4 and Dunton Road
A preliminary release by CHP traffic officers revealed that a Stockton woman was behind the wheel of the Honda traveling eastbound on State Route 4 in the vicinity of Dunton Road. At the same time, a Toyota pickup driven by a Copperopolis man was approaching the Honda from the westbound direction. Both vehicles allegedly collided head-on, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The motorists were the sole occupants in their vehicles. Sadly, they were both declared deceased at the crash site. Officials have identified the decedents as 51-year-old Copperopolis resident Rudy Mercado and 21-year-old Stockton resident Gurjot Kaur. Additional information on the head-on collision was not immediately available.
How an Attorney Can Help with Your Wrongful Death Car Accident Case
The loss of a family member in a motor vehicle collision may be traumatic and painful for the loved ones they leave behind. This is especially true if the incident was the result of another party’s negligence or carelessness. A fatal accident case may be emotional and challenging, and a California wrongful death attorney can help in various ways, including:
- Provide Guidance and Support: The loss of a loved one in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence is painful. A California wrongful death attorney understands this all too well and will be there to provide the support and guidance survivors need throughout the legal process. A lawyer will also explain their client’s rights, answer their questions, and help them make well-informed decisions on how to move forward in their situation.
- Investigate the Fatal Accident: Since a lost close relative is no longer around to provide their account of the car accident, it is essential that survivors have an attorney on their side to be their loved one’s voice. Their lawyer will investigate the incident, work with crash reconstruction experts, and gather evidence to properly establish fault.
- File a Lawsuit: While we would all hope for an insurance company and defense counsel to make a reasonable settlement offer to surviving family members, that is not always the case. The goal of the insurer is to protect profit margins and that may mean paying as little as possible in accident claims. If a mutual settlement agreement is not possible with the other side, an attorney will file a lawsuit and move forward with litigating the case.
- Representing Survivors in Court: If the matter goes to trial, an attorney will represent surviving family members and present their case in civil court for a judge or jury to determine an award that is appropriate for survivors.
Overall, an attorney can help surviving family members navigate the wrongful death claims process and seek justice and full financial recovery for the loss of their close relative. Since 1982, our legal team from AutoAccident.com has helped families like yours obtain full financial recovery and justice. Learn more about the services we offer through this video.
Personal Injury Attorney in Modesto
I’m Ed Smith, a Modesto personal injury attorney. The loss of a loved one in a car crash is painful and devastating. If this has happened in your family, our California accident attorneys can help you through this difficult time. We will handle everything for you and your family to allow you the time needed to grieve and rebuild your life. Learn more by calling us for free, friendly case advice at (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400.
Since 1982, our law firm has handled personal injury and wrongful death cases for motor vehicle collisions in Stanislaus County and throughout California. Our injury attorneys can help you too, wherever you live in the Golden State. Learn more about our legal team through these links:
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