California Highway Patrol Officer Hospitalized after Highway 101 Accident near Seaward Avenue in Ventura
Ventura, California (October 4, 2021) – A California Highway Patrol officer was injured Monday evening in an alleged DUI car crash in Ventura, authorities said.
The collision occurred at about 5:50 p.m. on Highway 101, just south of Seaward Avenue.
According to the CHP, a 35-year-old Irvine man was driving a 2021 Jeep Wrangler southbound on Highway 101 when he swerved onto the highway's right shoulder to pass slower traffic.
A CHP officer driving a marked police vehicle southbound on Highway 101 in the No. 3 lane saw the Jeep approaching from behind. The officer then turned on his overhead emergency lights and warned the Jeep driver.
The driver of the Jeep reportedly swerved to the left and rear-ended the police car. The impact caused the Jeep to overturn.
Debris from the crash hit a third vehicle.
Car Crash on Highway 101 in Ventura
The officer, whose name was not immediately disclosed, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Authorities determined that the Jeep driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. He was ultimately arrested and booked into the Ventura County Jail on suspicion of DUI.
The No. 1 and 2 lanes of Highway 101 were closed for several hours as the investigation and cleanup took place.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed the collision is asked to call the Ventura Area CHP 805-662-2640.
California Auto-Accidents
Many traffic accidents are reported in California every year, resulting in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of many of these motor vehicle accidents include distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately established, the authorities will gather more information, including witness statements, to determine the cause of the accident. Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all questions to their satisfaction,” he said.
Injured victims have an enforceable right under law to full and fair compensation for the costs and losses they suffer. Whether they receive what the law provides for them or whether they receive any compensation at all depends on how well their attorneys can pursue their claims through the intricacies of the state civil legal processes.
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