Accidents April 16

OAKDALE, CA – A mother is facing multiple felony charges, including murder, after she allegedly caused a DUI crash that killed her 4 year-old daughter. According to the Stanislaus County District Attorney office, the 26 year-old mother was driving southbound on Alberg Road near the town of Hickman when she side-swiped a pole and swerved into a canal used for irrigation. The young mother then reportedly left the scene, and was found bathing at a nearby home as her vehicle sank into the water with her 4 year-old inside.

A deputy who arrived on the scene jumped into the water to rescue the little girl. She was rushed to a local hospital, but emergency personnel were unable to save her.

Court documents say the mother’s blood alcohol content was far beyond the legal limit, at 0.15%. She was transported to Modesto, where she is being held without bail in the Stanislaus County jail. She may be facing charges of murder, vehicular manslaughter, and DUI causing injury, among other felony violations. If convicted, she could face a life sentence.

This is an unbearably tragic case. I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento DUI accident lawyer serving Oakdale, Modesto, and all of Stanislaus County. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, you may have the right to seek compensation. Call our accident attorneys at (916) 921-6400 with any questions about your legal options. We offer free and friendly legal advice. You can also reach out through our online contact form or toll-free number at (800) 404-5400.

STOCKTON, CA – A motorcyclist was killed in a multi-car accident on Wilson Way near Harding Way in the Park District of Stockton around 6:20 on Monday evening. The Stockton Police Department stated that the accident involved 5 vehicles. One car struck a 70 year-old Stockton man on his motorcycle, and he died at the scene. An SUV was left flipped upside down. A woman was reported to be in critical but stable condition. Other motorists involved in the accident were treated for less serious injuries.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but drugs and alcohol are not suspected to have been involved.

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento motorcycle accident lawyer serving Stockton and San Joaquin County. If you’ve been injured in a crash caused by a negligent driver, you may have the right to seek compensation. Call our accident attorneys at (916) 921-6400 with any questions about your legal options. We offer free and friendly legal advice. You can also reach out through our online contact form or toll-free number at (800) 404-5400.

MANTECA, CA – According to logs from the California Highway Patrol, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Monday afternoon along eastbound Highway 120, congesting lanes moving east for a considerable period. Emergency responders arrived to the crash scene near Main Street sometime around 3:30 in the afternoon. Though medics were dispatched, it is unclear if there were injuries.

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento car accident lawyer serving Manteca and San Joaquin County. If you’ve been injured in a crash caused by a negligent driver, you may have the right to seek compensation. Call our accident attorneys at (916) 921-6400 with any questions about your legal options. We offer free and friendly legal advice. You can also reach out through our online contact form or toll-free number at (800) 404-5400.