KABC News, a violent crash on Sunday in Dana Point resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to three others. The accident happened on Coast Highway at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. The second collision reported occurred in Santa Ana, and it tragically took the life of a six year-old boy and also caused serious injuries to his grandmother.
Dana Point Crash
In the Dana Point accident, four vehicles were involved and it appears this was a head-on collision probably caused by an unsafe passing maneuver. One of the vehicles involved, a Volkswagen Jetta, was reportedly split in half as a result of the impact and both occupants, a 43-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, were killed. From the news report, it appears the Jetta may have been making some sort of passing maneuver around a Mini Cooper with a 15-year-old student driver behind the wheel.
Santa Ana Collision
In the second accident, a 6-year-old boy was walking to school with his grandmother near Ramona Drive and Central Avenue around 8 a.m. While within a crosswalk, the boy and his mother were struck by a Ford F-150 pickup being driven by a 17-year-old driver. The small boy suffered major head trauma and ultimately succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. The grandmother sustained a broken arm and much less severe head injuries.
Teen Drivers and Accidents
It is an unfortunate reality that teen drivers present a more substantial risk of being involved in an accident when compared to more mature drivers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teens. The risk of being involved in an accident is particularly high for newly licensed drivers and male drivers in this age group. In the accidents above, it is possible that inexperience behind the wheel may have caused or at least contributed to the tragic Santa Ana collision. While the precise cause of both accidents is still under investigation, the inexperience of the student driver in the Dana Point accident may have some how played a role in that horrific crash.
If you or a loved one have been involved in an Orange County auto accident, contacting an injury attorney with experience at handling such cases could be the most important step toward obtaining compensation for the injuries and damages sustained.
SOURCE: Dana Point car crash: 2 dead, 3 injured in violent accident, KABC News, Orange County News, October 13, 2013
SOURCE: Santa Ana crash leaves 6-year-old boy dead, grandma injured, KABC News, Orange County News, October 14, 2013
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