Lassen County, CA — On Thursday morning, January 30, 2025, a head-on collision on US-395 left at least one person dead and others injured, according to CHPFatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 5:41 AM near Sunnyside and involved a white SUV and a dark-colored pickup truck.
Emergency responders arrived to find at least one vehicle on fire. Multiple ambulances were requested, and authorities confirmed at least one fatality at the scene. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Traffic on US-395 was severely impacted as the California Department of Transportation implemented a hard closure from Route 36 to Sunnyside. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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.
