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Two people were killed, and a one-year-old girl sustained minor injuries in a late-night collision involving a Kia and a semi-truck in Merced County on Monday, December 16, 2024.
The crash occurred around 11:50 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 152 and Turner Island Road, between Los Banos and Dos Palos.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a Kia carrying a man, a woman, and an infant was traveling south on Turner Island Road when the driver failed to stop and drove into the path of a westbound semi-truck on Highway 152.
Both vehicles came to rest in the center median. The man and woman in the Kia, both residents of Dos Palos, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released. The infant was transported to Valley Children’s Hospital with minor injuries. The semi-truck driver was not injured.
Further details remain under investigation.
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.
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