The female officer was attempting to pull over a vehicle at the intersection when the patrol vehicle was broadsided by an oncoming 2024 Mercedes traveling in the westbound lane, operated by Ramirez
Amador County, Calif. – 46-year-old Peter Ramirez of Fairfield and a woman CHP officer were injured in a crash on Shenandoah Road in Plymouth Thursday afternoon.
According to the authorities the traffic collision happened at around 4 p.m. on Shenandoah Road and Dickson Road.
The female officer was attempting to pull over a vehicle at the intersection when the patrol vehicle was broadsided by an oncoming 2024 Mercedes traveling in the westbound lane, operated by Ramirez.
Bothe the officer and Ramirez sustained moderate injuries and were transported by an ambulance to Amador County Fairgrounds.
The officer was then flown to Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Ramirez to UC Davis Medical Center.
The identity of the officer was not immediately released.
No additional information about the wreck was provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
Have You Been Injured in a Car Accident?
Internal organ damage resulting from a car accident can be dangerous and potentially life-threatening. Car accidents can cause significant impact forces, sudden deceleration, and abrupt changes in motion, which can lead to trauma to internal organs. Seek immediate medical evaluation and treatment if you have been involved in a major crash. Click to call : 866-803-6502 today.
Different Scenarios and Factors Can Contribute to Interstate Traffic Collisions in California
- Rear-end collisions: These accidents occur when one vehicle hits the back of another vehicle, usually because the driver did not maintain a safe distance or was distracted.
- Lane-changing accidents: Accidents can happen when a vehicle changes lanes without checking blind spots or using proper signaling, resulting in a collision with a vehicle in the adjacent lane.
- Merge-related accidents: These accidents occur when vehicles entering or exiting the interstate fail to yield or merge correctly, leading to a collision with a vehicle already on the highway.
- Sideswipe accidents: Sideswipe accidents happen when two vehicles traveling parallel to each other collide, often because the driver did not check their mirrors or maintain a safe distance.
- Intersection accidents: Interstates often intersect with other highways, roads, or ramps, and accidents can occur at these intersections due to factors such as failure to yield, running red lights, or improper lane changes by other vehicles.
- Failure to obey traffic signals: Accidents can occur on interstates when drivers fail to obey traffic signals, such as running red lights or stop signs.