Saturday's collision took place on Highway 44, west of Ally Gold Way, officials say
SHINGLETOWN, CA, (August 10, 2024) - One person was killed and two others injured after a two-vehicle collision in Shingletown Saturday evening, according to the Shasta County sheriff's office.
Thomas and Jennifer Stewart were injured in a crash in Shingletown Saturday evening, according to the Sheriff's Office. The incident also left a motorist dead.
The tragic incident happened along Highway 44, west of Ally Gold Way. Per the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a Nissan Frontier was traveling westbound on SR 44 around 7:45 p.m. when the driver allowed his vehicle to cross over the double yellow lines and into the path of another truck going eastbound, resulting in a head-on collision.
The Nissan's driver suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene, officials said.
Two passengers in the second vehicle, a GMC Sierra truck, were taken to a hospital with minor to major injuries.
The injured victims have been identified as 43-year-old Thomas Stewart and 38-year-old Jennifer Stewart.
This is an ongoing investigation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 2.5 million people were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2021.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and require thorough examination,” 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
Thomas Stewart and Jennifer Stewart may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal, said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.”
“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” he added.
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