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1 Person Dead in Lassen County Auto Accident on Highway 36 near US Highway 395
LASSEN COUNTY, CA (January 16, 2025) – Tuesday morning, authorities arrested William Dougherty after a fatal DUI crash on Highway 36 near US Highway 395.
The incident happened at around 7:47 a.m. on eastbound Highway 36 near US Highway 395.
According to the California Highway Patrol, an eastbound 1998 Ford Club Wagon Van traveling at a high rate of speed, rear-ended a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. Then, the force of the crash pushed the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox to crash into a 2024 Freightliner truck tractor. Also, Ford Club Wagon rear-ended a 2016 Jeep Wrangler, which in turn struck a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado.
Moreover, responders pronounced the 46-year-old female driver of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, dead at the scene. Then, authorities confirmed that a 10-year-old female passenger of the Equinox sustained major injuries and was airlifted to Renown Medical Center for treatment. Also, the driver of the Jeep, the driver of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, and the driver of the Ford Club Wagon Van, all sustained minor injuries and were transported to a hospital for treatment.
Furthermore, officers arrested the driver of the Ford Club Wagon Van, identified as Dougherty, for multiple charges including DUI (Drugs) Causing Death, Driving While Addicted to a Drug, and DUI Murder.
At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.
Due to the limited information, the CHP continued investigating the crash.
Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and community of the victim.
Moving Forward after the Arrest of William Dougherty
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The family of the victim must become aware that they may have the authority to file a wrongful death suit. A wrongful death suit can be the most beneficial step toward recovery.
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“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal while ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, of Sweet Lawyers.
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