Pittsburg, CA (April 14, 2021) – An adult and a child were killed and five other people, including children of ages 1, 4, and 10, sustained serious injuries in a crash that occurred on Monday evening, April 12.
The driver who allegedly caused the accident was uninjured, and investigators said he showed signs of impairment when he spoke to officers. He was arrested and booked into Martinez County Jail on suspicion of felony gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, felony driving under the influence resulting in bodily injury, and probation violation.
The crash took place around 6:00 p.m. on West Leland Road, east of John Henry Johnson Parkway. Investigators said that a Toyota Corolla and a Chevrolet Camaro, which was driven by the suspect, were both in eastbound lanes when the Camaro, traveling at high speed, rear-ended the Corolla. The Corolla’s driver then lost control as a result of the collision and struck several trees, authorities said. The driver of the Corolla was pronounced dead at the scene and one of their passengers suffered major injuries.
Three children were ejected from the Corolla’s back seat, including a 1-year-old who was in a car seat, as well as a 4-year-old and a 7-year-old.
The 7-year-old was transported to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, where she was pronounced dead. The two other children ejected from the Corolla were hospitalized with serious injuries. Two passengers from the Camaro were hospitalized, including a 10-year-old child.
The accident remains under investigation, and no further details have been released.
Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the deceased victims. Our thoughts are with any injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Authorities with the California Department of Transportation said that 35,000 traffic accidents resulted in fatalities, major injuries, or minor injuries on Bay Area roadways over the last several years. As a result, thousands of lives are lost every year on California's highways, major thoroughfares connecting large city centers, local streets, and beyond.
Serious car accidents causing injuries or even fatalities are an unfortunately common part of life in California. When multiple victims are injured in an accident, they may have to deal with other drivers' insurance companies, long-term physical pain, and expensive hospital bills. Occasionally, as a result of these incidents, victims succumb to their injuries, leaving their grieving families to cope with emotional trauma and financial difficulties as a result of another driver's negligence.
But the victims and their families affected by these wrecks can seek help from a Bay Area injury attorney. A skilled attorney in California can help victims seek justice and the fair compensation they deserve after suffering in an accident that occurred through no fault of their own.
Gene Halavanau at Halavanau Law Office strives to help victims and their families in their time of need. At Halavanau Law Office in San Francisco, our team can help you collect the maximum amount of compensation available for your injuries and losses. Victims and their families should never be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars of their own money on medical treatment, especially if their injuries resulted from an accident caused by the careless, reckless, negligent, or intentional actions of another party.
Our team at Halavanau will gladly review the facts of your case and tailor our advice to match the specific needs of your case. We have years of experience when it comes to fighting for victims and their families. If you've been involved in a crash caused by the negligent actions of another driver, contact our accident attorneys in the Bay Area today at (415) 692-5301 or Halavanau.com to schedule your consultation.
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Disclaimers: The purpose of this accident news post is to bring awareness to drivers in and around the Bay area about what they should do if they are involved in an injury accident. We hope that readers will use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid being involved in a serious accident. This news post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post should be considered medical or legal advice. Make sure to talk to a qualified personal injury lawyer if you have been injured in an accident through no fault of your own. The picture used in this post is not from this accident scene.
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