Fatal Crash on Highway 99

A wrong-way driver caused a deadly crash in Tulare County on Sunday morning, April 17th.

Per CHP, the incident took place just before 4:30 a.m. on Highway 99. 

The wrong-way driver was traveling north within the southbound lanes before colliding head-on with another vehicle. 

Sadly, the other driver died at the scene. 

Additionally, the wrong-way driver sustained major injuries and was arrested on multiple charges. 

Drunk driving was also believed to have factored into the crash. 

Investigators shut down the southbound lanes for a period of time following the wreck.

Although crashes involving wrong-way driving account for only 3% of motor vehicle accidents, they usually have a higher fatality rate as they are often head-on collisions. 

According to NHTSA, more than a quarter (25%) of accident-related deaths are linked to the use of alcohol. With that being said, according to the CDC, there are 30 people that are killed everyday in a car accident as a result of an alcohol-impaired driver. That is equivalent to one death every 50 minutes.  

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.