Eric Peterson Killed in Crash on East Chard Avenue in Gerber

Driver Dies after Crashing Car into Large Tree at East Chard and Samson Avenues

 
GERBER, CA (May 2, 2019) – A man was killed following a car accident Thursday morning in Gerber.
 
First responders arrived on the scene around 6:48 a.m. at East Chard and Samson avenues and found a 2000 Jeep Cherokee in a field with a tree on top of it.
 
According to reports, the SUV was traveling eastbound on Chard Avenue at a high rate of speed when it failed to negotiate a curve on the road. As a result, it drove straight into an orchard. It then struck a large tree.
 
The driver, identified as a 57-year-old Eric Peterson of Gerber, was declared dead at the scene.
 
According to the CHP logs, the car engine was cold and the car appeared to have been there for a while.
 
California Highway Patrol officials are in the process of investigating the incident.

---

We wish to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Eric Peterson.

---

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, do not hesitate to contact the Sweet Lawyers today. We house experienced wrongful death attorneys who have been recovering full and fair compensation for accident victims and bereaved families for over 44 years. We will provide you with the support and top notch service needed to help you recover both financially and emotionally. Call us today at (800) 674 7852 for a free evaluation of your case details.