1 dead, 1 hurt in fiery Friday morning crash on Highway 165
MERCED, CA, (October 11, 2024) - One person died and another was injured Friday morning in a fiery head-on collision involving a dump truck in Merced County.
Davood Khodyseporgh was injured Friday morning when an oncoming driver collided head-on with the dump truck he was driving along Highway 165 in Merced County.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a Honda heading northbound along Highway 165 crossed onto the southbound side of the roadway in an attempt to pass other motorists and slammed head-on into a dump truck at approximately 7 a.m.
The 37-year-old man driving the dump truck, identified as Turlock resident Davood Khodyseporgh, was hurt in the wreck and taken to Emanuel Hospital for treatment.
The driver of the Honda, which caught fire after impact, died at the site of the crash.
The incident remains under investigation.
HEAD-ON CRASH INVESTIGATION
The most common cause of head-on accidents is driver error. However, they are also caused by speeding, distracted driving, drunken driving, poor road design, inexperienced drivers, and confusion from the driver.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 42,915 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2021, an increase of over 10 percent from 2020.
“Contributing factors to be examined include road conditions, visibility, and lighting,” said Candice Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Davood Khodyseporgh may be entitled to an injury claim, and they may seek recovery for damages, including medical expenses, future medical care, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.
“A major injury means that there will be a lot of challenges ahead. Attorneys know how to handle all the legal aspects of a case so a person could focus on healing and moving forward,” Bond, who is also a national legal analyst for Newsline, said.
Bond added, “It doesn’t matter how large an insurance company a victim of a major crash is fighting; an attorney with experience and resources will ensure that the victim's right are protected and injuries are properly compensated.”
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