Van with Five Children Inside Crashes in Napa County
A Napa County vehicle accident involving five minors took place on Friday, June 5, 2020. According to reports issued from California Highway Patrol (CHP), the accident involved one vehicle and occurred on Highway 29 in the early morning. The driver of the vehicle, a 31-year-old woman, suffered major injuries. Additionally, one of the children, an 11-year-old child, also suffered severe trauma. The four other children, aged between two and 11, were reportedly uninjured.
Crash Details
The accident occurred at about 6:15 a.m. on Highway 29 near Yountville. The 31-year-old woman was driving a 2002 Dodge Caravan northbound on the highway just south of Madison Avenue when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle veered to the right and left the highway. The vehicle eventually collided with a wall that separated the highway from Vine Trail. After striking the wall, the vehicle continued north for a short distance before it collided with a tree and came to a stop.
Response
Emergency responders were immediately rushed out to the crash scene after the accident was reported. When they arrived, officials found that all six occupants of the vehicle had been wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. The two severely injured parties were placed on ambulances and transported to hospitals. The four uninjured children were reportedly also hospitalized for precautionary reasons.
Investigation
CHP has stated that they are investigating possible causes of this accident. Investigators have reported that they do not think that driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs was a factor. Single-vehicle crashes are very common and can happen due to things drivers can’t control. Non-driver factors in car accidents can include malfunctioning car parts like brakes or accelerators, as well as defective roads with pavement issues or inadequate signage.
Collisions and Injuries
A car accident has the ability to cause major injuries that can have a major effect on the lives of survivors. In many cases, injuries can require an extensive amount of medical care and injured parties may need to spend a long time recovering their health. Furthermore, paying for the necessary medicine and medical procedures can be expensive, and many families are unsure of how they will be able to afford them, especially if an injury has affected their income.
Calling an Attorney
The period following a serious crash can be very stressful, and people often feel overwhelmed by stress during this time. However, liable parties are usually quick to begin building a legal defense against liability and contacting a lawyer early on can be crucial to your injury case. To find out more about how you can easily find an experienced and skilled attorney to help you claim the compensation you deserve, watch this short clip:
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