The 22-year-old Copperopolis man was taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, CHP says
SAN ANDREAS, CA, (September 01, 2024) - A Sunday night crash along Highway 12 east of Brauns Way left two people dead and injured another, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said in a report.
Dylan Butler, a 22-year-old Copperopolis resident, was seriously hurt after his vehicle was struck head-on by another motorist along Highway 12 near San Andreas on Sunday night, the CHP said.
According to the CHP investigators, a 1993 GMC pickup truck was going eastbound on Highway 12 near San Andreas around 9:22 p.m. when its driver traveled directly into the path of an oncoming 2024 Ford Mustang, resulting in a head-on collision. The driver of the GMC and a passenger in the Ford were both killed in the crash, the report said.
Dylan Butler, 22, of Copperopolis, the driver of the Ford, was transported to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto with major injuries.
The incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident was urged to call 209-306-6400.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 2.5 million people were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2021.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and require thorough examination,” said Candice Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Dylan Butler may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal, said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.”
“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” he added.
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