Fresno County, CA (December 7, 2023) 36-year-old Todd Roberts, Jr. tragically lost his life in a 2-vehicle collision on Highway 180, the California Highway Patrol said. It happened at North Hayes Avenue on Wednesday morning, December 6th, just before 7:00 a.m., in the Pratton area of Fresno County.
It was on the westbound State Route 180, authorities said, when two vehicles collided and one person was killed. The California Highway Patrol received calls of a collision involving a red Honda 4-door sedan and a gray Toyota 4-door sedan. Following the collision, the westbound lanes of Highway 180 were partially blocked by one of the vehicles involved. The other vehicle came to a stop in a nearby field.
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Emergency crews hurried to the scene, prepared to give life-saving measures to anyone in need. Sadly, they found that Todd Roberts, Jr. had been killed in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The California Highway Patrol did not mention if anyone else was injured in this collision.
Authorities called Steve’s Tow and Custom Tow to come to the scene and remove both damaged vehicles from the highway. Crews worked to clear the roadway of debris and glass that were left behind from the collision and investigators searched the scene for evidence. They are still unsure what caused the wreck or who was at fault. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Liability In Northridge 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 A Northridge Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Todd Roberts, Jr. 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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