![[06-16-2024] One Person Killed, Another Hospitalized Following Single-Vehicle Speeding Crash in Arden-Arcade](https://ak1.to//S1h.webp)
One person was killed, while another was hospitalized following a single-vehicle speeding crash in Arden-Arcade, Sacramento County, on Sunday morning, June 16, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the vehicular collision occurred on the 600 block of Fulton Avenue at the Y intersection with Munroe Street and near Loehmann’s Plaza.
Officers said that a Porsche sedan occupied by two people was traveling southbound toward the intersection at a high rate of speed. The driver of the Porsche reportedly failed to turn safely due to the speed and entered the median before colliding with a tree just outside the On the Y bar.
Two people were inside the wrecked vehicle at the time of the accident: the driver and the passenger. Responders pronounced the driver dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.
The passenger, whose name, age, and gender were not disclosed, survived and was rushed to a nearby hospital after sustaining minor injuries. It is not immediately known if the passenger is related to the driver.
No further information was immediately available, and the authorities are still gathering all the necessary details to determine the factors that may have contributed to the deadly incident.
An investigation is underway.
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.
