The Modesto resident was taken to Doctors Medical Center with moderate injuries, CHP says
December 26, 2024 | Waterford, CA
One person was killed and two others injured after a Thursday evening crash on Highway 132 east of Waterford, the Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office said.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened around 6 p.m. in the area of Rushing Road.
Miguel Hernandez, a 33-year-old resident of Modesto, was injured as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 132 east of Waterford in Stanislaus County, the CHP said.
Based on the CHP’s preliminary report, a 2005 Saturn sedan was traveling eastbound on the highway when the driver crossed over double yellow lines to pass other vehicles and, in doing so, crashed into a westbound 2007 Nissan pickup truck driven by 33-year-old Miguel Hernandez of Modesto. Hernandez was transported to Doctors Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries. A passenger in the Nissan was also hurt, the CHP said in a report.
The sedan’s driver—identified as a 32-year-old Modesto man—died from injuries.
This is an ongoing investigation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people and injure 1.9 million more. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney and 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.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Miguel Hernandez may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Bond, a national legal analyst for Newsline, 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,” she added.
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