2 Hospitalized after Pursuit Ends in Traffic Accident on U.S. Highway 101 in Redwood City
2 Injured in Redwood City Car Accident on U.S. Highway 101 near Seaport Boulevard
Redwood City, California (July 2, 2019) – Two people were hospitalized after a police chase ended in a traffic accident in Redwood City Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
At around 11:41 a.m., officers began pursuing the suspect on U.S. Highway 101 for allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed and unsafely switching lanes.
The suspect then traveled on the wrong way lane and slammed into another vehicle on Seaport Boulevard.
The suspect sustained major injuries and was taken to a hospital. One occupant of the other vehicle was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The unidentified suspected was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The crash remains under investigation.
Pacific Attorney Group wishes those injured a quick recovery.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, these accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of many of these traffic accidents include distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. Negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
From the report above, the circumstances surrounding the traffic collision remain unclear. However, the authorities will gather information, including witness statements to determine the cause of the accident.
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Dangers of Driving While Drunk
Drugs and alcohol contribute to many accidents on US roadways each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one million motor vehicle operators were taken into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The statistics show that drugs play a role in approximately 16% of motor vehicle accidents while the proportion of fatal crashes involving alcohol is above 25%. Every day, about 29 people die in the US in vehicle accidents involving intoxicated drivers.
It is almost obvious that driving while intoxicated is irresponsible and could be deadly both to the involved drivers and other road-users. Intoxicated drivers tend to be overconfident and usually make impaired judgments. A drunk driver who causes harm to others will no doubt be faced with stiff penalties.
