67-Year-Old Fairfield Man Killed, 3 Hospitalized after Vacaville 4-Car Crash on Interstate 505 near Vaca Valley Parkway
Vacaville, California (November 12, 2021) – A 67-year-old Fairfield man was killed and three other people were injured in a multi-car accident that happened Thursday night in Vacaville, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP officers said the four-vehicle accident occurred at around 10:49 p.m. on northbound Interstate 505, just north of Vaca Valley Parkway.
A Hyundai Sonata sedan and a Ford Explorer SUV were traveling southbound on Interstate 505 while a semitractor-trailer, a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, a Hyundai Sonata sedan were heading northbound.
For unknown reasons, the four vehicles collided.
4-Car Collision in Vacaville Kills 1, Injures 3
The Fairfield man died in the accident. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
Three patients were transported to Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center, one with minor injuries and two with major injuries. Their current conditions were not available.
The pileup left all southbound lanes of the freeway closed. The closure was expected to last for several hours.
Authorities are investigating the accident.
Fatal Auto Accidents in California
Auto accidents happen every day in roadways in California, some of them resulting in significant injuries that ultimately cause death.
It is unfortunate that many fatal car accidents in California result from the negligence of one or more drivers.
The aftermath of a fatal collision is always unbearable for the deceased's family members.
Although there is no amount of compensation that can replace a loved one, the immediate family members of the deceased can file a wrongful death claim to help settle outstanding medical bills. In addition, there is a need to seek compensation for loss of consortium, loss of a loved one's future income, emotional suffering, among other damages.
Wrongful Death Claim
A wrongful death claim can be negotiated with an insurance company or through a court of law. For a family member to establish a wrongful death claim, there must be evidence that the negligent party directly caused the injuries and death of their loved one.
At this point, it is advisable to involve a qualified wrongful death lawyer to help bring expertise to your claim.