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Head-On-Crash Kills Teenager on Highway 49

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car crashA tragic accident in Grass Valley has killed a 17-year-old teenager. The unidentified teens name has not been released and the cause of the accident is still under investigation. Law enforcement officials have provided some details about the crash. The accident occurred on Saturday Feb. 7, when the teens car spun out across Highway 49 near Grass Valley and hit an oncoming car in a head-on collision. California Highway Patrol officers arrived on the scene shortly after the accident occurred at 7:15 p.m. The teen was driving a Subaru station wagon and the car was near Lime Kiln Road. When the Subaru spun out, it struck a Lincoln sedan in a broadside manner. Unfortunately, the teen was pronounced dead at the scene. She was the only occupant in the Subaru. In the Lincoln sedan, there were two women and both only sustained minor injuries. In the aftermath of the accident, they were both transported to area hospitals by emergency medical personnel. Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the unnamed teenager. Fatal car accidents involving teenagers are heartbreaking for the families and friends who are left behind with no answers to their questions. At Arnold Law Firm, we are deeply committed to ensuring the safety of residents throughout Sacramento County. Each year, we represent countless Sacramento residents who are injured and who want justice for themselves or for a loved one. When it comes to conducting accident investigations, finding out who was at fault and holding them accountable for the injuries they have caused, we can help. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, contact a Sacramento car accident lawyer at our firm to schedule a free consultation.

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Settlement - $3,767,000

Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who had been married for just 12 days left home on his way to work. He was driving on Pleasant Grove Road in Sutter County in the early morning when he came upon a slow-moving truck. As he pulled out to pass the truck, the truck driver turned left in front of him. The young man attempted to steer back into his lane but his vehicle struck an un-flagged piece of metal extending from the back of the truck. He died in the resulting crash.

Expert witnesses brought in by the Arnold Law Firm proved that the truck, owned and operated by a hauling firm, should never have been on the highway that morning. Specifically, the rear and side turn signals did not work and the rear-view mirror was in a poor state of adjustment at the time of the collision. As a result, the driver, who had failed to properly inspect the vehicle before setting out that morning, couldn’t see the young man’s vehicle as it attempted to pass.

The poor condition of the truck, its lack of maintenance and the manner in which it was operated were found to be substantial factors in causing the collision that killed the young man. The testimony also established that the man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably when he attempted to avoid the collision.

The man’s 20-year-old widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents were awarded $185,131 and the family was reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses. Though money is a poor substitute for a young man’s life, this verdict demonstrates that drivers who endanger the lives of others will be held accountable for their actions.