Wrong-Way Driver Dies, One Hospitalized after Campbell Car Accident on Highway 17 near Hamilton Avenue

Campbell, California (January 17, 2020) – A wrong-way driver was killed and one other person was hospitalized early Friday morning after a traffic accident in Campbell, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The deadly crash took place at around 3:23 a.m. on Highway 17 near Hamilton Avenue.

The CHP said a Honda Accord was heading southbound in the northbound lanes of Highway 17 when it crashed into a Toyota Avalon.

Firefighters along with the paramedics responded to the scene and extricated the driver of the Avalon from the wreckage. The patient was then transported to a hospital with unspecified injuries.

The Accord driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Northbound lanes of the highway near Interstate 280 were closed following the crash. One northbound lane reopened as of 4:36 a.m.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222