KEYES, CA (September 7, 2022) – A man identified as Christopher Desousa was killed in a head-on collision in Keyes after his 2008 Mazda collided head-on with a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.
The California Highway Patrol’s collision report says the accident occurred Sunday morning around 1 a.m. when Christopher Desouza in the Mazda was headed eastbound on Keyes Road at an “unknown but high rate of speed.”
The Desousa veered into the oncoming, westbound side of the freeway, where the Silverado truck was unable to avoid a collision with the car.
The man driving the Mazda was ejected from his vehicle and pronounced dead on the scene.
There is no word yet on whether the driver of the Silverado was injured. Officers have yet to determine whether drugs or alcohol were factors in this crash.
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[via ABC 10]
Liability In Keyes Car Accidents
Despite improved safety measures for cars, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the CDC, “more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Dangerous turns
- Poorly designed roadways
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. This is especially true for commercial drivers that work for a city. A number of collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must yield the right of way traveling from the opposite direction close enough to pose a hazard.
If a negligent driver worked for a city, that city could potentially be liable in the event of an accident. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that has died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. It is essential that evidence is properly preserved after a car accident. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Christopher Desousa’s Keyes Head-On Collision
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Christopher Desousa. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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