Two People ID’d in Fatal Highway 156 Collision 

Four people died in a head-on collision in Hollister on Sunday night, August 14th.

Lisa Biakanja, 55, was traveling east in a Tesla when she veered into oncoming traffic.

As a result, her vehicle crashed head-on with a tractor-trailer. 

Sadly, her son and twin daughters, Ben, Leigh, and Lucy Biakanja, 12 and 14-years-old, died as a result.

Lisa was also killed upon impact. 

An active investigation remains underway.

JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lisa, Ben, Lucy and Leigh Biakanja. 

Head-on collisions are without a doubt the most dangerous types of crashes. They may only account for 2% of accidents, however they make up 10% of all deadly crashes. 

The Fatal Analysis Reporting System (FARS) has found that: 

• 75% of head-on crashes happen in rural areas
• They are most common on two-lane highways
• Failure in negotiating a curve on the road causes 23% of all fatal head-on collisions
• 58% of head-on collisions result in a fatality

If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. In the event of a death, families may be entitled to wrongful death benefits.

If you or a loved one need legal help following an accident, contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111.