A young woman was killed early this morning in a fiery, single-vehicle accident in Orange. According to KABC News, the accident occurred on eastbound Katella Aveneue just before 4:00 a.m. The 26-year-old from Anaheim apparently lost control of her vehicle in a curve and struck a sign before her car burst into flames. Despite rescue efforts, the victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition where she later succumbed to her injuries. The precise cause of this tragic accident is still under investigation.
Cause of the Crash
Whenever there is a solo vehicle accident the question about driver impairment arises. The accident above happened at a time of the day known for a high percentage of drunk driving accidents. Beyond this, there is the question of vehicle speed and whether the loss of control was due to excessive speed through the curve. Even where the accident appears to be related to driver impairment or error, issues of "crashworthiness" of the vehicle and the condition of the roadway arise. For example, was this an accident that should have caused a fire? Was there something about the gas tank configuration that caused this vehicle to burst into flames? As far as the roadway is concerned, is this an area where similar accident have happened in the past? Was there a defect in the roadway (pothole, slippery asphalt, etc.) that caused the driver to lose control? To fully investigate this accident all of these questions should be answered.
If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an auto accident involving a defective vehicle or a dangerous roadway, contacting an experienced personal injury attorney can be the most important step toward obtaining a clear understanding of your right to compensation.
SOURCE: Anaheim woman killed in fiery crash in Orange, KABC News, Orange County, August 31, 2013
Cause of the Crash
Whenever there is a solo vehicle accident the question about driver impairment arises. The accident above happened at a time of the day known for a high percentage of drunk driving accidents. Beyond this, there is the question of vehicle speed and whether the loss of control was due to excessive speed through the curve. Even where the accident appears to be related to driver impairment or error, issues of "crashworthiness" of the vehicle and the condition of the roadway arise. For example, was this an accident that should have caused a fire? Was there something about the gas tank configuration that caused this vehicle to burst into flames? As far as the roadway is concerned, is this an area where similar accident have happened in the past? Was there a defect in the roadway (pothole, slippery asphalt, etc.) that caused the driver to lose control? To fully investigate this accident all of these questions should be answered.
If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an auto accident involving a defective vehicle or a dangerous roadway, contacting an experienced personal injury attorney can be the most important step toward obtaining a clear understanding of your right to compensation.
SOURCE: Anaheim woman killed in fiery crash in Orange, KABC News, Orange County, August 31, 2013