Fountain Valley, CA – Passenger Killed, Driver in Critical Condition After Head-on Collision on Bushard St at Swift Ave
Fountain Valley, CA (May 21, 2023) – A passenger was killed in a car accident late Saturday night, May 20, in Fountain Valley when another driver swerved into oncoming traffic, according to police.
According to the Fountain Valley Police Department, the head-on accident occurred just before midnight on Bushard Street, close to Swift Avenue.
Police said a 34-year-old man from Hawaiian Gardens was driving north on Bushard Street when he veered into the median and into southbound lanes. The man was driving a silver Infiniti FX35.
The Infiniti then struck a southbound 2015 Nissan Sentra. Per authorities, the Nissan’s passenger was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the Nissan was transferred to the hospital in critical condition, while the driver of the Infiniti sustained just minor injuries.
No further details have been released, and officers did not say if citations or charges are pending. An investigation remains ongoing.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim’s family. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accident Statistics in California
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that well over 3,500 people lost their lives in automobile accidents in California in 2019, with most of those deaths occurring as a consequence of fatal motor vehicle collisions. In fact, deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents in California averaged 3,837 each year between 2014 and 2018, with 3,606 recorded in 2019 and 3,798 in 2018.
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