While traveling to and from their destinations each day, many drivers may pass through numerous intersections without realizing the hazards they might encounter in the process. Most individuals may simply expect others nearby to obey traffic laws and yield the right of way and they might not be prepared to respond should a dangerous situation arise. A recent car accident that took place when a driver ran through a red light has reportedly claimed the life of one person and left three others with injuries in California.
Accident investigation
Reports indicate that authorities responded to the scene of a fatal crash at around 7 p.m. on a recent Sunday. According to authorities, the incident began when the driver of a car failed to stop for a red light before crossing into an intersection. The car proceeded to crash into a second vehicle, causing this vehicle to overturn in the process.
Authorities have advised that the crash claimed the life of a passenger in the second vehicle. The driver of this vehicle and a 10-month-old child were both taken to the hospital with injuries. Reports indicate that an investigation into the crash remains underway and no further information was provided as to why the driver of the car might have failed to stop at the traffic light.
Negligent actions
A car accident involving similar forms of negligence could wreak havoc on the well-being of everyone involved or on the lives of families who lose someone close in the process. After suffering severe harm or unexpected loss in such an incident, a person in California might choose to speak with an attorney for advice in evaluating the situation and determining the best course of action to take. An attorney can help a client evaluate all his or her available options and help prepare to pursue the restitution deserved via the proper paths.
