Submitted by Aiken Jacobsen on
Car accidents often have far-ranging consequences. Most of the time they only result in minor cosmetic damage, causing a certain level of inconvenience and possibly a moderate financial outlay. Sadly, there are times when the outcome is far more serious. One such auto accident happened before 1:30 p.m. in Amador County, a short distance from Sacramento, California.
Very few details have been released at present. It is known that a female traveling alone in her car died from the impact. The other vehicle, an SUV, contained three people who were able to be rescued despite the vehicle catching fire and burning for around 45 minutes. The driver sustained undisclosed injuries which required an airlift from the scene; however, the two passengers were transported to hospital by ambulance. The condition of the three survivors remains unknown.
An investigation by California Highway Patrol will be necessary in order to establish the exact cause of the accident. It is thought that the collision was head-on, though investigators still need to speak to witnesses. It is likely that it will take those concerned and their family and friends time to absorb the shock of what has happened.
Until the circumstances of this auto accident have been established, the families of those concerned will have many unanswered questions. In California, the law allows the family of the deceased to file a claim for personal injury. At some point the family will face expenses such as funeral and burial costs, and said burdens could be alleviated through a successful litigation. Although such a claim can never bring a loved one back, it may bring the family some sense of closure, regardless.
Source: news10.net, 1 dead in Amador County collision, No author, Jan. 24, 2014
