46-year-old Driver Killed in Accident on Highway 99 and 5 Freeway [Sacramento, CA]

46-year-old Driver Killed in Accident on Highway 99 and 5 Freeway [Sacramento, CA]
46-year-old Driver Killed in Accident on Highway 99 and 5 Freeway [Sacramento, CA]

1 Dead and 2 Injured in Sacramento Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 99

 
SACRAMENTO, CA (August 31, 2020) – Saturday night, a 46-year-old driver died in an accident on Highway 99.
 
The head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver happened at around 11:52 p.m.
 
According to reports, the wrong-way vehicle, a Honda Accord, headed south in the northbound lanes of 5 Freeway, north of Highway 99.
 
The California Highway Patrol units came to the traffic crash scene and found out that a Toyota Camry traveled north on 5 Freeway.
 
However, it then crashed head-on with the wrong-way vehicle, the Honda Accord.
 
Due to the impact of the crash, the Honda went airborne. Then, the left side of the Honda crashed with a northbound Volvo D13 on the northbound 5 Freeway.
 
The authorities pronounced the 46-year-old Honda driver dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the Toyota Camry from Sacramento was taken to a nearby hospital with major injuries.
 
Furthermore, the 38-year-old male Volvo driver from Moore, Idaho, was taken to a nearby hospital for minor injuries.
 
At this time, the authorities haven’t determined the estimated speed of the vehicles.
 
Meanwhile, the authorities diverted the traffic from I-5 northbound to SR-99 northbound for around 2 1/2 hours during the investigation.
 
Moreover, the cause of the crash remains under active investigation. Thus, the CHP encourages witnesses or who has information to contact Officer A.J. McTaggart at the North Sacramento Area CHP office at (916) 348-2317, or by cell phone at (916) 798-0975.


Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences during this difficult time to the family and friends of the victim.


 

What Follows the Tragic Accident on Highway 99

 
Those closest to the victim may have the right to seek compensation for their loss. Some common examples include funeral expenses, medical bills, and what is called “loss of consortium.” Loss of consortium generally means the deprivation of future affection and companionship over an untimely death.
 
“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 our clients, 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 to handle your case. 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.
 

 

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