1 Person Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 99 near Betty Drive [Tulare County, CA]

1 Dead in Tulare County Auto Accident on Highway 99 near Betty Drive

 
TULARE COUNTY, CA (April 18, 2022) – Sunday morning, a person died in a wrong-way crash on Highway 99 near Betty Drive.
 
The incident occurred just before 4:30 a.m. on Highway 99 near Betty Drive.
 
According to reports, a wrong-way driver collided with another vehicle while driving north on the southbound lane.
 
Then, the driver approached the freeway after driving the wrong way on Highway 198.
 
After the crash, one person in the other vehicle succumbed to injuries at the scene. Meanwhile, the wrong-way driver sustained major injuries and required hospitalization.
 
Also, officers confirmed that they will arrest the suspect on multiple felony charges once released from the hospital.
 
Moreover, they added that DUI played a role in the crash.
 
Furthermore, officers confirmed that the incident shut down southbound Highway 99 but has since reopened.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our genuine condolences during this difficult time to the family and friends of the victim of the crash on Highway 99 near Betty Drive.

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Following the Wrong-Way Crash in Tulare County

 
Those closest to the victims may have the right to seek compensation for their loss. Some common examples include funeral expenses, and medical bills, among other costs.
 
“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of catastrophic accidents. Although nothing can bring back those dearly departed, we strive to secure the future of families, protecting them from further losses,” explains Mark Sweet, a seasoned attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
 
Losing a loved one in a crash is a heavy load. Contact our experienced wrongful death attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. Our seasoned lawyers have varied experience in the field. We will get the justice and compensation you deserve. Contact us at (800) 674 7852. You can also reach us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week by online chat, text message, and email.