Rodney Patrick Hurt in Deadly San Andreas Accident on Highway 49 near Gold Strike Road
San Andreas, California (May 30, 2022) – Rodney Patrick, 57, of San Andreas, was seriously injured in a fatal collision on Saturday evening in San Andreas, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The wreck happened on Highway 49 near Gold Strike Roadon Saturday, May 28.
CHP said a 2001 Ford Expedition was traveling on the highway when it drifted into the opposite side and collided with a 2014 Dodge Ram truck that was being driven by Patrick.
The impact caused both vehicles to catch fire.
The driver of the Ford was killed in the collision.
Patrick was extricated by first responders who performed life-saving measures on him. He was later flown to UC Davis with major injuries.
The identity of the deceased driver was not immediately released.
The CHP is handling the investigation.
Remember to Buckle Up
No matter the type of car you are driving, buckling up remains the safest choice for drivers and passengers.
As you drive around during the Memorial Day holiday, you will come across more law enforcement officers on the freeways as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign launched last week by the NHTSA. The campaign began yesterday, May 23, and will run through to June 5. The campaign aims at reminding drivers and passengers of the importance of wearing a seat belt and the legal consequences of not buckling up.
According to statistics by NHTSA, over 15,000 lives were saved by seat belts in crashes that happened in 2017. In 2020, 10,893 unbuckled people in passenger vehicles died in crashes in the US. 60% of the young adults (ages 18 to 34) killed in the crashes were completely unrestrained.
Remember, seat belt safety starts with you! Your children are watching.
CLICK IT OR TICKET CAMPAIGN 2022
🚨👀 From May 23-June 5, 2022, state and local law enforcement agencies across the nation are conducting enforcement efforts for motorists who aren't wearing their seat belts. 👀🚨#ClickItOrTicket@FloridaLEL pic.twitter.com/Sn3cosTE26— Naples Police Dept. (@NaplesPolice) May 23, 2022
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