Antioch Man Killed, 2 Critically Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 4 in Brentwood
21-Year-Old Antioch Man Killed, Two Airlifted after Brentwood Car Accident on Highway 4 near Balfour Road and Marsh Creek Road
Brentwood, California (September 7, 2020) – A man was killed and two other people were critically injured Monday evening in a head-on crash on a highway in Brentwood, according to authorities.
The deadly accident transpired just before 5:00 p.m. on Highway 4, between Balfour Road and Marsh Creek Road.
The California Highway Patrol said a 2008 Nissan Ultima was traveling on Highway 4 when it crossed over double lines into the opposite lane and collided head-on with a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe that was heading westbound.
Fatal Car Accident on Highway 4 in Brentwood
The sole occupant and driver of the Nissan, only identified as a 21-year-old Antioch man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name was withheld pending notification of family.
The male driver and female passenger of the Hyundai sustained major injuries and were airlifted to Walnut Creek for treatment.
The road was closed in both directions due to the crash.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver’s fault, other road users’ faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
The death of a loved one brings about life-long adverse effects to the close family members of the deceased. No one deserves to suffer such consequences due to the negligence actions of another party.
Although there is nothing that can replace the loss of a loved one, some actions can ease the burden that comes with the loss. The family members of a person killed in a car accident are advised to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault to seek compensation for wrongful death.
If successful, a wrongful death claim can provide the family with funds to compensate for medical bills, funeral expenses and funds to help those who depended on the deceased to continue with their lives smoothly.
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