4 die in 2-vehicle head-on crash

 Posted on January 07, 2015 in Car Accidents

In Fair Oaks, a town near Sacramento, California, a 2003 Subaru Outback going north on San Juan Avenue was hit head-on by a 1932 Buick LeSabre going south. The Buick crossed over the centerline and hit the Subaru head on, causing critical injuries. The accident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Friday.

The Buick was engulfed in flames by the time authorities arrived on scene, and three of its occupants had already died. A local resident pulled two other victims out of the Buick but one of them, a woman, died at the scene. The other woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Subaru is in serious condition. A CHP spokesman stated that several of the passengers were not wearing seat belts, and the accident is difficult to investigate because things were tossed around inside the vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing and it is suspected that speed may have been a factor. Crash scene investigators will need to determine if road conditions, driver fatigue or distractions contributed to the accident. It was determined that the driver of the Subaru was not under the influence of alcohol, and a toxicology test will be performed on the other driver to determine if alcohol consumption contributed to the crash.

Accident reports, crash investigation findings, toxicology reports, road conditions and other reports and evidence will need to be evaluated to determine liability and extent of damages. Every car accident is unique, and in the case of multiple injuries and deaths, a personal injury attorney may be able to assist the victims and their families in obtaining adequate compensation for their losses.

Source: Fox News, "4 dead in fiery Northern Calif. car crash", December 26, 2014