Stockton, CA – One Killed in Fatal Crash on S Turnpike Rd
Stockton, CA (August 9, 2022) – On Saturday evening, August 6, a serious accident was reported in Stockton that killed one person and injured at least one other.
According to the Stockton Police Department, the accident occurred around 4:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of South Turnpike Road. The accident occurred when two cars collided violently with each other.
Emergency personnel was called to the scene. One person involved in the accident suffered serious, life-threatening injuries and was transferred to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. Another person from the other vehicle was also injured and transferred to the hospital for further medical care. The accident caused much damage to the involved vehicles and the area had delays as crews tended to the victims and cleared the accident.
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and its causes.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this tragedy.
Our thoughts are also with the other person injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in California
California has many highly populated cities and some of the busiest and most dangerous roadways in the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3,500 people were killed in fatal car accidents in California in 2018. The trends indicate that serious and fatal traffic accidents are increasing as well. There are many reasons for accidents to happen in California, such as texting while driving, speeding, impaired driving, or simply failing to yield or stop at traffic lights and stop signs. More than one-third of all road fatalities in the US are caused by reckless driving.
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Note: This post was created through the use of secondary sources such as state and local news sources, police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents that take place in Orange County. The facts surrounding this accident have not been independently verified, therefore, if any information is incorrect, please contact Russell & Lazarus APC, Personal Injury Lawyer so we can update the post with the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request.
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