Crash Injures Ione Man Near Calaveras County
A head-on accident occurred in Calaveras County near Forest Meadows on the afternoon of Saturday, August 26, 2017. The collision, unfortunately, caused an Ione man along with two other victims to suffer traumatic injuries.
What Happened?
A 61-year-old Arnold man was driving his 2013 Ford Escape eastbound along Highway 4 in the vicinity of Sunset Ridge Court at approximately 2:25 pm. For unknown reasons, the man allegedly fell asleep while driving and veered into the opposing lane of travel. The Ford struck an oncoming 2013 Subaru Outback driven by a 65-year-old Cerritos woman. The impact of the collision caused both vehicles to sustain serious front-end damage.
Were They Okay?
The driver of the Subaru Outback and her 73-year-old Ione passenger both suffered major injuries as a result of the head-on accident. They were both transported via air ambulance to the Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. The motorist of the Ford Escape also suffered serious injuries and was flown to the Memorial Medical Center in Modesto.
What Caused the Accident?
It is still too soon to determine the cause of the accident. Authorities usually take one to two weeks from the date of the accident to process a Traffic Collision Report. However, officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) do not suspect that alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash. Traffic reports may sometimes contain errors or be inconclusive pertaining to fault. It is critical to contact an experienced Ione personal injury lawyer who can investigate the crash scene and study the sequence of events leading up to the collision to pinpoint liability. Contact an Ione car accident lawyer for more information.
Head-On Accidents
A head-on accident is a traffic collision caused by the front-ends of two vehicles striking one another in opposite directions. The weight and speed traveled by each vehicle tend to result in significant damages.
Such occurrences are usually caused by:
Although these crashes account for a small percentage of all motor vehicle accidents, they oftentimes result in life-altering injuries to vehicle occupants or even death. If you or a member of your family has been involved in a head-on accident, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Ione Car Accident Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, an Ione car accident lawyer. If you or someone you know has suffered traumatic or fatal injuries due to an auto accident, please reach out to me by calling (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400 for free, friendly legal advice.
I have been practicing wrongful death and personal injury law exclusively since 1982.
Reviews submitted by our former clients and peers may be found on these rating services:
I am a California member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This group is comprised of the highest-ranked trial attorneys from around the country who have obtained $1 million or more case verdicts and settlements for their clients.
Feel free to browse some of our prior case results listed on our Past Verdicts and Settlements page.
I am the founder of Northern California’s most detailed website for personal injuries, www.AutoAccident.com.
Image Credit: By Pgottschalk via Pixabay
:ds [cs 576] cv