1 Injured in Highway 101 Crash near Todd Road Off-Ramp in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, California (October 28, 2021) – One person was injured in a Thursday afternoon traffic crash in Santa Rosa, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision happened just before 3:30 p.m. on the northbound side of Highway 101 near the Todd Road exit.
CHP said a white Ford pickup truck collided with a gray four-door sedan in the northbound lane of the highway.
According to a witness, the pickup was sitting on top of the sedan after the crash.
Two-Car Crash in Santa Rosa Injures 1
One person sustained minor injuries in the crash. The name of the victim and their condition were not immediately available.
The No. 1 and 2 northbound lanes of Highway 101 were shut down as the investigation and cleanup took place. All lanes of the freeway were reopened as of 4:30 p.m.
The crash remains under investigation.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in California
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 490 traffic-related accidents were reported in 2020 in Santa Rosa, claiming the lives of about 4 people. Statistics show that the main cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
When you are involved in a traffic collision, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damages, and maybe funeral services, while also enduring endless mental and emotional suffering.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately determined, the authorities will continue to gather more information, including witness statements to establish the cause of the accident. However, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a 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.
Victims of traffic accidents 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.
Call a California Auto Accident Attorney
If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a litigator immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice. Our attorneys will pursue the justice you deserve and will work hard to obtain fair compensation for your losses, injuries, and suffering.