David McLaughlin and Jace McLaughlin Injured in Stanislaus County Crash on Highway 4 near Milton Road
Stanislaus County, California (November 4, 2021) – David McLaughlin, 50, and Jace McLaughlin, 13, were injured after being involved in a deadly head-on collision Saturday night in northern Stanislaus County.
The crash happened at about 6:02 p.m., on October 30, on Highway 4, just east of Milton Road.
The California Highway Patrol said 19-year-old Christian Rocha of Brentwood was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze westbound on Highway 4 and was trying to pass another vehicle when he collided head-on with an eastbound 2018 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by David.
One of the vehicles reportedly caught fire after the collision.
Christian Rocha Killed, 2 Injured in Highway 4 Crash in Stanislaus County
Sadly, Rochas was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
David and his passenger, Jace McLaughlin, suffered minor injuries in the accident.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Stanislaus County
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3300 traffic collisions were reported in Stanislaus County in 2020, resulting in the deaths of at least 87 people. 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 Car Accident Lawyer Today
If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a skilled attorney immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits for all types of auto accidents. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice and financial compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering.