1 Killed, 2 Injured in Rio Linda Crash at Dominion Way and Elverta Road
Sacramento County, California (September 26, 2021) – One person was killed and two others were injured Sunday afternoon in a traffic collision at an intersection in Rio Linda, authorities said.
The deadly crash took place at the intersection of Dominion Way and Elverta Road.
According to the authorities, two vehicles collided in Rio Linda at the intersection.
Deadly Rio Linda Two-Vehicle Crash
Firefighters along with the paramedics responded to the scene and extricated three people from the wreckage.
All three victims were transported to a hospital, one with critical injuries and the other two with minor injuries. Sadly, the critically injured patient later succumbed to their injuries.
The identities of the deceased person and the injured parties have not been disclosed.
Elverta Road was blocked following the crash.
Alcohol was considered a factor in the crash.
The collision remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver's fault, other road users' faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
The death of a loved one brings about life-long adverse effects to the close family members of the deceased. No one deserves to suffer such consequences due to the negligent actions of another party.
Although nothing can replace the loss of a loved one, some actions can ease the burden that comes with the loss. The family members of a person killed in a car accident are advised to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault to seek compensation for wrongful death.
If successful, a wrongful death claim can provide the family with funds to compensate for medical bills, funeral expenses and funds to help those who depended on the deceased to continue with their lives smoothly.