Brian Freriks among 2 Killed in Sacramento Collision at 7th Street and L Street
Sacramento, California (November 1, 2021) – Brian Freriks, 30, of Elk Grove, was among two people who died Sunday night following a traffic collision at an intersection in downtown Sacramento, according to a press release by the Sacramento County Coroner's Bureau.
The Halloween crash happened at about 8:20 p.m. Sunday, October 31, at the intersection of 7th and L streets.
Several vehicles were involved in the collision, whose cause was not immediately determined.
Multi-Vehicle Collision at 7th and L Streets in Sacramento Kills 2, Injures 4
Freriks was pronounced dead at the scene.
Five other people were transported to a local hospital, where one of them later succumbed to her injuries.
No further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
Traffic Collisions in Sacramento
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. Sacramento is one of the cities that records the highest number of traffic collisions every year. For example, in 2017, the city recorded 61 fatal collisions that left 69 people dead. Many other collisions happened in that year, some of them resulting in serious injuries, minor injuries and property damage. Statistics show that the leading cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
When you are involved in a traffic collision, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damages, and maybe funeral services, while also enduring endless mental and emotional suffering.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately determined, the authorities will continue to gather more information, including witness statements to establish the cause of the accident. However, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all questions to their satisfaction,” he said.
Victims of traffic accidents have an enforceable right under law to full and fair compensation for the costs and losses they suffer. Whether they receive what the law provides for them or whether they receive any compensation at all depends on how well their attorneys can pursue their claims through the intricacies of the state civil legal processes.
Call a California Auto Accident Attorney
If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a litigator immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice. Our attorneys will pursue the justice you deserve and will work hard to obtain fair compensation for your losses, injuries, and suffering.