Four People Killed, Six Injured In Rio Vista Head-On Collision Along Highway 12
RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA (July 30, 2022) – Four people were killed and six people were injured in a Rio Vista head-on collision along Highway 12.
Solano County officials are saying that the collision took place around 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. A Chevrolet Suburban and mid-sized Honda were involved in a head-on collision. The driver of the sedan may have overcorrected after leaving the road.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims. Sadly, four people died in the crash and another six were injured.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Rio Vista Head-On Collisions
Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous types of collisions that a person can be involved in. They account for only around 2% of all traffic collisions but over 11% of all traffic fatalities. Many head-on collisions are due to speeding. According to the NHTSA, “For more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities.” Victims of head-on collisions tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Spinal cord injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
When a driver is negligent and causes an accident they can be held at fault through a civil claim. The family of any victim that died may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Head-On Collision
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of all of the victims of this Rio Vista crash. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been harmed due to the negligence of another driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You’re always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
