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YUBA COUNTY - The Appeal Democrat reported a violent collision Tuesday night in Marysville killed a young woman, injured four other people, and knocked out pour to much of the city. What happened exactly is still unclear, as witnesses gave conflicting reports of the incident, which occurred at 8:40 p.m. near 10th (Highway 20) and F Streets, involved a Jeep Commander, a white Kia Rio, and two pedestrians.

Police believe the young woman who was killed was a pedestrian, although it is not clear if she was on the sidewalk or in the crosswalk when she was struck. Based on the information provided, it appears the driver of the Jeep travelling north on F street may have sped up to make a green light, but swerved to avoid pedestrians in the crosswalk, and broadsided a Kia Rio, before shearing a utility pole. The Appeal-Democrat reported splintered wood from the pole, broken windshield glass, and pieces of metal were strewn across the intersection.

Further details were not available. Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to call Marysville Police Department at (530)749-3900.

Car Accident Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

When collisions such as this one occur, the at-fault driver may be held financially liable for resulting deaths, injuries, damages and losses. The injured victims may recover compensation for medical care, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. The family members of the deceased victim may pursue a wrongful death claim to cover funeral and burial expenses, loss of love and companionship, and other damages. Following a catastrophic accident where negligence of one of the parties is a likely factor, the victims or their family members would be well-advised to contact a knowledgeable and experienced Marysville personal injury attorney who can protect their best interests and recover maximum available compensation.

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YUBA COUNTY -- A young girl who was walking her bike on her way to school was severely struck by a car at about 7:44 a.m. Thursday, KCRA News reported. The 9-year-old girl, Julianna Villa-Hopkins, was attempting to cross the street at the intersection of 17th and Huston when her bike apparently fell. As she reached down to pick it up, that is when a driver of an SUV making a right from Huston Street and onto 17th Street seriously struck her. The young girl was airlifted to a local hospital after the incident, but later died due to her injuries.

Cause of the Marysville Pedestrian Accident

The accident on November 10th remains under investigation by the authorities. However, based on the information provided by KCRA News and ABC 10 News, it is unclear why the driver did not see the pedestrian. Police officials investigating this devastating accident will certainly look at a variety of factors, which includes and are not limited to, distracted driving through the use of a cell phone, eating, or even changing the radio station, and negligent or reckless actions by the driver.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

In fatal pedestrian accidents such as this one, the family of the child would be well-advised to contact a Northern California wrongful death attorney. A knowledgeable attorney who has the experience in pedestrian accidents, can advise the family of their legal rights to hold the responsible party financially liable for the loss their loved one.

Companionate attorneys at the law firm of Estey Bomberger can also decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for their tragic loss, which includes, funeral and burial expenses, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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A 61-year-old Grass Valley man died Saturday in a horrific head-on collision on Hammonton-Smartville Road in Linda, the Appeal Democrat reported. The accident occurred at 1:05 p.m., west of Bryden Road. According to news reports, Thomas Whitman of Grass Valley was driving a 1999 Hyundai east on Hammonton-Smartville, while at the same time, a 2001 Toyota driven by a 17-year-old Olivehurst boy, was travelling west. The CHP believes the Olivehurst teen, who was not identified, may have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing him to drift over the center line into the eastbound lane.

Whitman reportedly swerved the Hyundai to attempt to avoid the collision, while at the same time the teenager jerked the Toyota back into the westbound lane. The two vehicles collided head-on. Whitman died of his injuries at the scene of the accident. The 17-year-old driver suffered moderate injuries. An 18-year-old passenger and a 12-year-old passenger, both from Winton, suffered major injuries. The two teens were taken to Rideout Medical Center, and the younger boy was flown to UC Davis Medical Center.

Cause of the Fatal Yuba County Crash

The CHP is continuing to investigate the cause of the fatal July 11th head-on collision in Yuba County. However, if news reports are accurate, the teenage driver of the Toyota likely caused this collision, by making a lane departure into oncoming traffic, and triggering the events that led to the fatal head-on collision.

Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Liability Issues

When another driver causes a fatal collision, that driver may be liable for the wrongful death of the other driver in a wrongful death claim. In this case, if it is determined that the teen driver in the Toyota caused this crash, he may be liable for the death of Thomas Whitman, as well as the serious injuries of the two other occupants of his vehicle. In situations such as this one, the family members of the victims may benefit from contacting an experienced California personal injury attorney as soon as possible to protect their rights, and ensure everything is done to recover maximum compensation for the victims' wrongful death and serious injuries as a result of this accident.

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