Merced County, CA – On the early morning of Friday, March 7, 2025, a head-on collision left one man dead and another with serious injuries, according to KSEE.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 2:00 AM on Santa Fe Drive, west of Avenue Two.
Investigators say 20-year-old Planada resident was driving a 2006 BMW at an unknown speed when he veered into oncoming traffic for reasons still under investigation. A 2012 Chevy sedan, driven by a man from Atwater and traveling at approximately 45 MPH, was unable to avoid the BMW, resulting in a head-on crash.
Emergency responders found the BMW driver unresponsive at the scene. Authorities confirmed that he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of impact and was pronounced dead at the site. The Atwater man suffered major injuries and was transported to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto for treatment.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and it is unclear whether speed, impairment, or other factors played a role. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased.
Wrongful Death Claims
Losing a loved one in a traffic accident is devastating, and the pain can be made worse by the financial strain that often follows. Medical bills, funeral costs, and the loss of income to support dependents of the deceased can leave families struggling. Filing a Wrongful Death claim against those responsible can provide compensation to help with these expenses.
Merced Personal Injury and Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Merced Personal Injury and Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
Martin Gasparian is the founder of Maison Law, a California Personal Injury Law Firm. Martin is a graduate of Georgetown University Law School and has been practicing law in California 2004. His practice focuses on helping injury victims know their rights and recover just compensation.
