Two Lindsay Residents Killed, One Injured in Crash at Avenue 204 and Road 232 in Porterville
Porterville, California (December 2, 2021) – Two Lindsay residents were killed and one other person was injured in a car crash in Porterville on Tuesday night.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened near Avenue 204 and Road 232 at about 9:50 p.m., December 30.
A 29-year-old man was driving a 1997 Toyota Avalon eastbound on Avenue 204 at about 55 miles per hour when he allegedly ran a stop sign at the intersection and hit the right side of a 2012 Ford F550 flatbed driven by Joseph Fisher, 29, who was traveling southbound on Road 232 at approximately 55 mph.
The driver and passenger in the Toyota were killed in the accident. The identities of the deceased were not immediately established.
Fisher, who was wearing his seatbelt, was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center with minor to moderate injuries.
Authorities did not believe intoxication played a role in the crash.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Tulare 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 1840 crashes were reported in Tulare County in 2020, resulting in the deaths of at least 72 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.