![[05-11-2024] Two People Killed, Three Hospitalized, Including Children, After Suspected Two-Vehicle DUI Collision Along Highway 160](https://ak1.to//YEBSg.webp)
Two people were killed, while three were hospitalized, including children, after a suspected two-vehicle DUI collision in Sacramento County on early Saturday morning, May 11, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the vehicular accident happened at about 12:15 a.m. along Highway 160 at Sherman Island Road.
Officers said that a male driver traveling northbound on Highway 160 inside a Nissan SUV veered into the opposite lane for still-unknown reasons, resulting in a head-on collision with a silver Lexus SUV.
The Nissan reportedly had four occupants at the time of the incident. A female passenger, 29-year-old Jessica H., and the driver, 26-year-old John M., were both killed in the accident. At the same time, a five-year-old child and a three-month-old infant were transported to a Bay Area hospital with unknown injuries.
The driver of the Lexus suffered serious injuries and was rushed to an East Bay hospital for further medical care. The driver was the sole occupant of the Lexus.
CHP is still investigating the cause of the crash. They believe that alcohol played a role in it but haven’t confirmed anything about that yet.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
