Rio Dell Man Involved in Traumatic Hit-and-Run
On Sunday, May 29, 2020, a Rio Dell man was involved in a hit-and-run accident that left one person with severe injuries and also injured a child. California Highway Patrol (CHP) indicated that the accident happened on Highway 101 during the afternoon. Updates on the severely injured party’s condition have not been reported, but medical officials did indicate that the child only suffered minor trauma. Police are reportedly still searching for the hit-and-run vehicle and driver.
Crash Details
The accident occurred just after 3:00 p.m. on Highway 101 south of Barkdull Road near the community of Garberville. The Rio Dell man was driving a Kia Sedona northbound on the highway in an area where an alternate traffic system had been set up while CalTrans made repairs to the road. At this time, an unknown vehicle heading south on the highway crashed into a temporary traffic divider between southbound and northbound lanes. After the crash, the vehicle reportedly became airborne and crashed into the Kia, protruding through the front windshield.
After the accident, the vehicle sped away from the crash scene. Officers were not able to give a description of the vehicle or the driver.
Injuries
Emergency responders were called to the crash site right away and when they arrived, they found that the vehicle passenger had suffered major injuries. The injured woman was taken to the Redwood Memorial Hospital for care. A child sitting in the backseat suffered minor injuries while the driver and a second child were not harmed.
Investigation
As police continue to look for the missing driver, CHP has publicly asked for help with their investigation. Anybody with information about the missing driver or vehicle, as well as any accident witnesses, are asked to get in touch with the Garberville area CHP by calling (707) 923-2155.
Hit-and-Run Accidents and Recovering Compensation
Car accidents injuries can have a huge impact on the lives of crash survivors. Being injured can mean losing income on top of having to pay for a number of expensive medical procedures. In normal accidents, at-fault parties can usually be held financially responsible for these damages. However, if the driver can’t be found, injured parties often wonder how they will be able to obtain the money they need.
In these situations, it is often possible for crash survivors to claim the payments they need to cover their losses through their own insurance policy. This can be done through “uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.” However, it is important to know that, because this coverage is optional, not everybody will be able to claim compensation, and the amount available varies. Furthermore, insurance companies may try to offer less than the policyholder deserves. For these reasons, it’s always a good idea to have advice from an injury lawyer before taking any kind of legal action.
Other Blogs from Ed Smith, Rio Dell Personal Injury Lawyer
- Collision in Humboldt Causes Severe Injuries
- What is a Rio Dell Personal Injury Lawyer?
- Deadly Head-On Crash in Humboldt
Rio Dell Personal Injury Lawyer
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