Ceres Man Killed in Car Accident Outside Merced
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that a Ceres man was killed in a car accident outside Merced on the night of Sunday, May 23, 2021. The traffic collision was reported shortly after 8:35 p.m. in the area of Yosemite Avenue and Lake Road.
Details on the Car Accident Outside Merced
According to a CHP traffic news release, the car accident involved three vehicles described as a 2001 Honda, 2014 Honda Accord, and a 2018 Dodge Durango. One of the vehicles reportedly failed to stop in time behind two other vehicles at a stop sign posted at the intersection. This resulted in a rear-end collision.
The driver of the Honda Accord, a 36-year-old Merced woman, and her two passengers, an 11-year-old girl, and a 40-year-old man, were all taken to Mercy Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. Emergency personnel extricated the driver of the 2001 Honda and transported him to an area hospital. Sadly, he was later pronounced deceased. The Merced County Coroner’s Office has identified him as 40-year-old Adrian Calderon of Ceres.
Officials said the fatal motor vehicle crash remains under investigation. Further details on the incident, including the sequence of events leading up to the incident, were not immediately available.
Loss of a Loved One in a Fatal Traffic Collision
The unexpected loss of a close relative may impact surviving family members through emotional and financial hardship. Whenever a loss of life is caused by the negligence of another party or entity, survivors may have the right to seek compensation for damages incurred. If you have lost someone you love because of someone else’s fault, an experienced Merced wrongful death lawyer may help you and your family through handling all aspects of this case. This is to ensure that the legal burden is taken off your shoulders to allow you all to focus on grieving and recovering from your loss.
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