Solo-Vehicle Crash on Nicolaus Road
A rollover crash sent one person to the hospital in Lincoln on June 10. The accident happened on Nicolaus Road near Highway 65 during daylight hours, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The injured party was transported to the Sutter Roseville Medical Center for evaluation and treatment. The car burst into flames, and authorities said the vehicle remained on fire for some time after the crash, delaying an investigation into the solo-vehicle accident. There is no report issued as to the condition of the injured party at this time.
Additional Details
The vehicle knocked down power lines as it rolled on the two-lane roadway east of Highway 65, and 50 PG&E customers were without power at the time of this report. The company was on the scene to try and restore power, but no estimate was given as to when it would be back on. Traffic was blocked in both directions on Nicolaus Road.
A Rollover Crash Can Be Deadly
A rollover crash can result in serious injuries and fatalities. In 2019, 6,350 people died in rollover crashes nationwide. Certain vehicles have a greater propensity for rolling over. These include SUVs, big rigs, vans and pickup trucks.
One danger is the lack of structural support in some vehicles, which leads to roof crush. Manufacturers take a shortcut, which leads to inefficient infrastructure, causing the roof to cave under the weight of the vehicle. Federal rules mandate that the roof be able to support three times the weight of the vehicle to ensure safety. Without it, the survival space is lessened in a rollover, and upper body injuries are common as well as fatalities.
Causes of Single-Vehicle Crashes
There are a variety of causes of single-vehicle crashes. Some are driver mediated, such as:
- Speeding: Taking a curve too fast or driving at a high speed in inclement weather can lead to a solo-vehicle crash. Speeding at an intersection can increase the risk of hitting a pedestrian in a crosswalk or a vehicle because the driver cannot stop in time.
- Drunk driving: Driving while inebriated causes many accidents. Because drunk drivers lose their ability to control their vehicles, the risk of a single-vehicle accident increases.
- Distracted driving: Failure to focus on the road leads many drivers to swerve out of their lane and hit a telephone or power pole.
- Swerving to avoid debris: If road maintenance is poor, debris or objects may cause a driver to swerve to avoid hitting them. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roadway debris is a leading cause of single-vehicle accidents. If poor road maintenance leads to your accident, it is possible to sue the city or state agency in charge of roads. In this case, the time to file is shortened to six months. Your personal injury attorney will ensure that all documents are filed properly and in a timely manner. If the time to file is overlooked, the case will not be heard.
- Mechanical problems: From defective tires to brakes, a mechanical problem can lead to a single-vehicle rollover. It is important to preserve the vehicle so that it can be examined at a later time for evidence of auto defects.
- Hit-and-run: On occasion, another driver causes the crash and then flees the scene. The injured party may not be able to describe the vehicle or if it is a fatal accident, speak for themselves. In such cases, our investigators use accident reconstruction techniques to determine if another vehicle was involved.
How an Attorney Helps in a Rollover Crash
At AutoAccident.com, our investigators do the following:
- Check out the scene for evidence
- Interview witnesses
- Use surveillance and business camera footage to see the accident as it happened
- Review the police report for mistakes
Lincoln CA Car Accident Lawyer
My name is Ed Smith, and I am a Lincoln car accident lawyer. Call our firm at (916) 921-6400 or at (800) 404-5400 to receive free and friendly advice if you are in a car accident caused by negligence. You can also reach out to us online.
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