59-Year-Old Marina Man Killed, 2 injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 129 (Riverside Drive) near Harvest Drive in Watsonville
Santa Cruz County, California (November 29, 2021) – One person was killed and two others were injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Watsonville on Monday morning.
The fatal crash happened on Highway 129 between Walker Street and Harvest Drive at about 7 a.m.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a 2006 Toyota Tacoma collided with a 2019 Ford F-650 on the westbound side of the highway.
After the impact, the two vehicles rolled over, and the Ford's flatbed utility trailer became detached.
The trailer came to a halt in the eastbound lanes and was hit by an oncoming Chevrolet Malibu driven by a 59-year-old Marina man.
Deadly Car Crash on Riverside Drive in Watsonville
The Marina man died in the collision. His name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Two people were injured in the collision and were transported to the hospital for treatment.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Santa Cruz County
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 1230 crashes were reported in Santa Cruz County in 2020, resulting in the deaths of at least 22 people. Statistics show that the leading 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 Car Accident Lawyer Today
If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a skilled attorney immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits for all types of auto accidents. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice and financial compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering.