2 Killed in Head-On Crash on W. Main Street 

Two drivers were killed in a head-on collision in Turlock Monday morning, February 28th.

The crash took place just before 5:45 a.m. on W. Main Street, near Carpenter Road. 

Oscar Armando Garcia, 45, was traveling east in a Honda sedan at the time of the accident.

According to CHP, a Subarbu SUV was driving west when the driver tried to pass vehicles. As a result, the SUV collided head-on with Garcia’s vehicle.

Upon impact, the SUV overturned and became engulfed in flames. 

The driver of the SUV, ID’d as Abraham Farias, 36, of Turlock, died at the scene.

Additionally, Garcia lost his life as well. 

An active investigation is underway.

JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Oscar Garcia and Abraham Farias. 

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.