Two People In Range Rovers Seriously Injured In Fresno County Car Accident on Highway 41 Near Mountain View Avenue
FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (December 20, 2022) – Two people in a Range Rover were seriously injured in a Fresno County crash when a pickup truck rear-ended their vehicle on Highway 41.
Fresno County officials are saying that the collision took place on Friday afternoon. A Range Rover was heading down the roadway when it was rear-ended by a pickup truck.
The pickup truck kept going after the collision before coming to a stop at a fence. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision.
Both occupants of the Range Rover were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Fresno County Car Accidents
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident that occur. They are also the most preventable. According to the NHTSA, “Rear-end crashes are the most frequently occurring type of collision, accounting for approximately 29% of all crashes.” The vast majority of rear-end collisions are due to drivers that are speeding or following the lead vehicle too closely. There are many steps that drivers should take to avoid rear-end collisions.
- Drivers should ensure that their vehicle is properly maintained.
- Drivers should slow down during periods of inclement weather.
- Drivers should be well rested before heading out onto the road.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid collisions. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21703, the driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than would be reasonable or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that rear-ends another vehicle in their own lane of traffic. Victims of rear-end collisions tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Many accident victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries for several weeks or months after a collision. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the two victims of this accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There are many questions that need to be answered.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Fresno County car accident? Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
