Three Dead Following Collision in Oroville
Three people tragically lost their lives in a collision in Oroville that occurred on Sunday, April 12, 2020. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has released a report about the accident, indicating that the decedents included a 32-year-old man as well as two young children aged seven months and one year old, respectively. In addition to the three decedents, a 27-year-old man and 23-year-old woman, both from Sacramento, were also injured. I would like to offer my condolences to those who are grieving after this terrible car accident.
Collision Information
The crash reportedly happened on Grand Avenue to the west of Gold Country Lane. The 27-year-old man was allegedly driving a 2004 GMC Sierra westbound on Brookman at a high rate of speed when his vehicle reached the end of the road. The driver was reportedly unable to stop his vehicle and struck a fence before colliding with an embankment. The collision caused the vehicle to become airborne, eventually landing in the Thermalito Dam canal. According to CHP, the vehicle was fully submerged in the canal.
The 23-year-old woman and driver were both able to free themselves from the vehicle. However, reports indicated that the adult and children in the back seat were trapped. After arriving at the crash scene, emergency responders were able to extricate the three individuals from the vehicle.
Response to the Collision in Oroville
Tragically, the 32-year-old man lost his life at the scene of the accident. The children were both reportedly discovered with severe injuries and taken to a local hospital. However, they sadly passed away in hospital care. The driver of the vehicle suffered major injuries and was taken to the Oroville Hospital for treatment while the 27-year-old passenger reportedly sustained moderate trauma and was also hospitalized.
Police have reportedly placed the driver of the vehicle under arrest on multiple charges related to the accident, including felony DUI and child endangerment.
The Impact of a Fatal Crash
Losing a person you care about in a car accident can be very painful, and many people feel emotionally overwhelmed after hearing the news. People experiencing grief after a fatal crash are often in a very difficult place and have a hard time keeping up with their lives. As you are grieving, it’s very important to do what you can to take of yourself and your loved ones and to seek out support from people in your community who care about you.
However, collisions can also have a financial impact that leaves families in a hard situation. Worry about lost income, hospital bills, funeral costs, and more can keep people from focusing on their personal wellbeing. The best thing you can do to make sure that you have financial security after a deadly car crash is to reach out to a compassionate and experienced wrongful death lawyer. Having a lawyer on your side means you know your case is being handled by a professional, allowing you to focus on spending time with your loved ones and healing during a difficult time.
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