One Dead Following Chico Area Auto Accident
Authorities stated that one woman passed away during a Chico area auto accident that took place on Monday, November 11, 2019. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash involved only one vehicle and did not leave any other individuals with injuries. Butte County Sheriff’s Office staff have stated that they are waiting until the woman’s family is notified to publicly report her identity. Additionally, CHP is conducting an investigation into the collision.
Crash Information
CHP indicated that the crash happened at night at roughly 9:55 p.m. A woman had been driving a 2005 Ford Taurus heading south on Pentz Road just north of the intersection at Canyon Ranch Road. For unknown reasons, the Taurus drifted to the right and entered the roadway shoulder before striking a nearby power pole, causing severe damage to the vehicle and leaving the driver trapped inside the wreckage.
Staff from CHP as well as Cal Fire-Butte County and the Butte County Sheriff’s Office assisted with responding to the crash. Tragically, medical officials reported that the woman was found severely injured and passed away at the scene. No passengers were in the vehicle at the time of the incident.
Investigation
As CHP’s accident investigation continues, officers haven’t mentioned any factors they suspect to have been involved. Single-vehicle collisions are very common and often happen because of something outside of the driver’s control. In some cases, a large pothole or a sudden, sharp turn in the road without any warning signs causes a driver to lose control. In others, a defective auto part leaves the driver unable to avoid a collision. However, it can be difficult for investigators to notice these factors when they can’t take statements from the driver.
Finding out what really caused a crash is critical to claiming the compensation you and your family deserve. For this reason, it’s important to get in touch with a trustworthy attorney who has handled cases like yours in the past. Your lawyer will be able to perform their own investigation into the collision in order to determine if any negligence was involved.
Recovering After Fatal Accidents
When families first hear about fatal accidents, it can send them reeling. Many people feel a mixture of complex, intense emotions during such a traumatic time. It’s normal for families of decedents to experience anger, sadness, confusion, depression, and many feel like they are in a state of shock. Furthermore, the grieving process can be lengthy and complicated, and many people spend a long period of time learning how to cope with their loss.
Emotional healing is very important after a deadly collision. However, many people aren’t able to focus on processing their grief because of pressing financial issues related to the crash, such as loss of household services or income, burial and funeral costs, medical bills, and more. However, in many cases, families can recover for these losses by filing wrongful death claims against insurance companies and at-fault parties. While it’s impossible to replace someone you love, wrongful death claims can help you and your family have stability during a difficult period. To learn more about recovering wrongful death payments, it’s best to speak personally to a lawyer in your area.
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Chico Wrongful Death Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, a Chico wrongful death lawyer. If you have lost someone in your life because of a fatal car accident, please give me a call at (530) 392-9400 and receive my free, friendly case advice. I’m also available at (800) 404-5400.
For a period of more than 37 years, my law firm has worked with Chico residents to make sure they receive the payment they deserve after wrongful death accidents. See what my clients have been able to recover by looking at my firm’s verdicts and settlements. I also encourage you to take a moment to look at the reviews my clients have left for me on these sites:
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