Xiangping Zhang and Others, Injured in US 101 Crash [Del Norte County, CA]

Del Norte County, CA (August 08, 2021) – On August 06, 56-year-old Xiangping Zhang, 48-year-old Ling Yang, and 12-year-old Edward Zhang, all from Irvine, were injured in a fatal crash on US 101.

It was about 1:45 p.m. when the accident happened on freeway’s northbound, north of mile post marker.

A 1997 Ford Explorer driver lost control of his vehicle and allowed it to travel over the double yellow line.

As a result, the vehicle crashed head-on with Zhang on a southbound 2017 Acura MDX.

Unfortunately, the Ford driver lost his life on the accident scene.

Right away, rescuers transported Zhang, Yang, and E. Zhang. to Sutter Coast Hospital by Del Norte Ambulance.

Meanwhile, the authorities do not consider alcohol and/or drugs to be a factors of the accident. Officers are still investigating the fatal crash.

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We at Sweet Lawyers know how painful it is losing a loved one in a traffic crash. Our thoughts are with the deceased’s loved ones in this painful time. Also, we wish Xiangping Zhang, Edward Zhang, and Ling Yang, a speedy recovery from injuries.

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A Wrongful Death Claim May Help

It is true that the loss of a dear one is irreversible, that is why it is important that you and your family are aware of what to do next.

In a painful situation like this, it is key that the bereaved knows they can take power in the tragic situation, despite feeling defeated by the grief surrounding the matter.

That being said, filing a wrongful death claim may be a big help.

A wrongful death claim is a civil action brought forth by relatives of a deceased whose death was caused by the negligence of another party. It allows families to hold parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused.

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