Highway 101 Crash Leaves One Dead

One person died as the result of a two-vehicle collision in Chualar, CA on Friday morning. 

According to CHP, the wreck took place on April 22nd on Highway 101 around 5:30 a.m.

A GMC Yukon and another vehicle collided under unclear circumstances. 

Upon impact, one vehicle struck a guardrail and erupted in flames. 

Smoke also erupted from both vehicles as a result. 

Unfortunately, one person was declared dead at the scene. 

Investigators are actively working to determine fault for the crash.

In 2020, studies showed that the state of California reported 3,723 motor-vehicle deaths which was an increase from 2019. 

In the U.S. one’s odds of dying in a car accident is around 1 in 107. 

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 also be entitled to wrongful death benefits.

Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111 if you need legal assistance following an accident.