LITTLEROCK, CA – A tragic collision between two vehicles on State Route 138 near Littlerock took the lives of five individuals on Sunday evening, according to California Highway Patrol.
The incident, which occurred around 8:12 p.m., involved a Mitsubishi sedan and a Toyota Yaris. The authorities have yet to release a full report, but one of the deceased has been identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner as 23-year-old Corry Holley Jr.
The conditions that may have contributed to the accident are currently under investigation. As such collisions increase across the nation, with a reported 10 percent rise in motor vehicle fatalities in 2021 compared to the previous year, highway safety remains a significant concern.
In light of the accident, the family of Corry Holley Jr. could potentially file a wrongful death claim as they navigate through their loss. This legal avenue provides family members the option to seek reparation for loss of affection, emotional pain, and suffering accruing from such sudden and distressing events.
Investigative teams are piecing together the circumstances leading up to the crash. These efforts are paramount in ascertaining the series of events that culminated in this tragedy and in highlighting the necessary measures to ensure road safety for every traveler.