61-Year-Old Woman Hurt in Fatal ATV Crash on Road 140 [Tulare County, CA]

Tulare County, CA (June 30, 2024) On Friday evening, a 61-year-old woman was hurt and a 12-year-old boy was killed in a horrific ATV crash on Road 140.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the deadly 2-vehicle crash happened around 7 p.m. on Road 140 and Avenue 432.

Reports say that the boy failed to stop at the Road 140 stop sign and collided with the front of the eastbound GMC SUV that had the right of way at the time of the collision.

Officials pronounced the boy dead at the scene, while the 61-year-old woman driving the SUV was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Authorities are investigating the fatal collision.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish the injured party a quick recovery.

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What To Do Following the Fatal ATV Crash on Road 140?

Each year, around 20-50 million people are injured or become disabled due to an auto crash.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reckless driving is a leading cause of traffic accidents, accounting for approximately 33% of all crashes. These accidents result in thousands of deaths and injuries each year, highlighting the urgent need for stricter enforcement and increased awareness campaigns to combat this dangerous behavior on the roads.

Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers says, “The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery. At the same time, they will secure your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.”

Call us if you’re involved in a severe traffic accident. Sweet Lawyers has over four decades of experience in the legal field.

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