Woodland, CA: Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash at County Roads 19 and 92C
Man Killed, 57-Year-Old Esparto Woman, 40-Year-Old Clarksburg Man and 2 Others Injured in Woodland Car Crash at County Roads 19 and 92C
Woodland, California (January 26, 2019) – A man was killed and four other people were injured Friday morning in a traffic accident involving three vehicles west of Woodland, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly wreck happened just before 7:00 a.m. Friday, January 25 near county roads 19 and 92C.
The CHP said a 1996 Honda was trying to overtake a 1996 Chevrolet traveling westbound on County Road 19 when it crossed over a double-yellow solid line and struck a 2013 Ford driven by a 57-year-old Esparto woman.
According to the CHP, a male passenger in the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene while a female passenger sustained major injuries and was transported to Kaiser Vacaville. The drivers of all three vehicles sustained minor injuries.
The driver of the Chevrolet was only identified as a 40-year-old Clarksburg man. The name of the deceased has not been released pending identification and notification of his relatives.
The CHP said the deceased was not wearing a seat belt and all other involved parties were wearing theirs.
Alcohol or drugs were not factors in the crash.
CHP is investigating the accident. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the CHP Woodland office at 530-662-4685.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the accident. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
At this point, the circumstances surrounding the traffic collision remain unclear. Investigators are working to piece together statements of witnesses and those involved in the crash. The investigation will help determine the cause of the crash and the parties at fault.
Unfortunately, someone their life in this incident. If negligence was a factor in the collision, the family members of the person killed are entitled to a wrongful death claim recoup funeral expenses, lost wages, suffering, and pain.
If you have lost a loved one in a traffic collision and you need legal assistance, contact a wrongful death attorney at Pacific Attorney Group. Call our office today for a free consultation.
If you would like a free copy of the police report, please contact Pacific Attorney Group at 1-800-358-9617
