Woodland, CA – A head-on collision early Wednesday morning, January 1, 2025, on County Road 102 near County Road 16 left one person dead and several others injured, according to The Sacramento Bee.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the crash took place around 12:47 AM when a vehicle traveling northbound veered into the southbound lane and struck a van head-on.
The driver of the van sustained major injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. Three passengers in the van suffered minor injuries and were also treated.
The driver of the northbound vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
The collision caused a temporary closure of County Road 102 while CHP officers investigated the scene. Authorities are still working to determine the cause of the crash. Further details have not been released at this time.
Wrongful Death Claims
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Liability rule, several parties can share partial responsibility. A personal injury attorney can play a crucial role in helping victims establish legal responsibility after a traffic accident.
Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, feel free to contact Maison Law for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
