One Seriously Hurt in Highway 25 Traffic Accident
A head-on collision left one person with serious injuries in Hollister on Friday morning.
According to CHP, the accident took place on March 25th at 6:34 a.m. on Highway 25.
The two vehicles involved were a Chevrolet and Mitsubishi.
It is unclear at this time what caused the two to collide head-on.
One person suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Further details will be provided once an investigation is concluded.
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.