Four people killed in crash near State Route 45 in Colusa, California.

A crash just south of Colusa has claimed the lives of four people, according to California Highway Patrol. The crash happened near State Route 45 and Niagara Avenue just after 3 p.m. Saturday. According to CHP, a sedan carrying five people crashed into a ditch full of water in the area. CHP confirms that four people have died in the incident. Traffic in the area is backed up due to the crash. One-way traffic control is in place on Highway 20 about two miles east of Colusa.   How can a lawyer help with an auto accident claim? First, having a lawyer on your side levels the playing field.  The person who caused the accident is required to immediately turn the case over to his or her insurance company.  The insurance company uses adjusters and lawyers who are specifically trained to deny or reduce your claim.  This may include denying compensation to family members who are entitled to receive benefits for loss of companionship. Learn more here about what a lawyer does in auto accident cases.