![[07-13-2024] One Person Killed, Two Others Injured After Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99](https://ak1.to//vAp0S.webp)
One person was killed, and two others were injured after a single-vehicle crash in Pixley, Tulare County, on Saturday morning, July 13, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 9:04 a.m. on Highway 99 near Terra Bella Avenue.
Authorities stated that a Ford Explorer, driven by 38-year-old Ricardo H., was driving on the roadway when it drifted into the dirt shoulder, grazing the metal guardrail. Ricardo H. steered his vehicle back to the right, where it overturned across the lanes and landed on its roof. After the crash, he sustained minor injuries but refused treatment.
At the same time, the other two newlywed passengers sustained major injuries and were transported to Kaweah Health Medical Center in Visalia via ambulances. Police identified the two passengers as Ally G.,26, who was in the back right seat of the vehicle, and 26-year-old Marcus G., who was seated in the right front seat.
Ally G. suffered broken bones, a skull fracture, and slight bleeding in her brain. Meanwhile, Marcus G. was pronounced dead due to his life-threatening injuries.
The crash remains under investigation, but neither drugs nor alcohol were a factor.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or with information about it is urged to call the CHP Visalia Area Office at 559-734-6767.
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.
