San Joaquin County, CA — On the evening of Thursday, November 12, 2026, a single-vehicle collision resulted in a fatality, according to KCRA.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place at approximately 7:22 PM near westbound Highway 12 on southbound I-5, near the Flying J Travel Center in a rural area east of Lodi.
According to investigators, the driver appeared to have lost control of their vehicle, which left the roadway, and they received fatal injuries in the crash.
To accommodate investigation efforts, westbound Highway 12 onto southbound I-5 was closed temporarily.
Further details regarding this fatal collision have not yet been released, including the identity of the driver who lost their life and whether or not the influence of drugs or alcohol are believed to have played a role.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Fatal Single-Vehicle Accidents in California and Wrongful Death Claims
It cannot always be assumed that the driver bears full responsibility after a fatal single-vehicle collision. Should the negligence of outside parties, such as other drivers, the vehicle manufacturer, or government agencies responsible for roadway maintenance, be found to have contributed toward the driver’s death, their family may have grounds for a wrongful death claim.
A wrongful death claim can provide families with compensation for funeral expenses and the loss of support and companionship the deceased provided. If negligence on the part of the driver is found to have also contributed to their death, any settlement may be reduced, but that would not prevent their family from receiving partial compensation.
For more information on wrongful death claims, visit MaisonLaw.com.
