Timothy Barger Injured in Fatal 2-Vehicle Accident on US 101 near Salmon Creek Road near Miranda
66-Year-Old Timothy Barger Injured in Humboldt County Crash on US 101 near Salmon Creek Road
Humboldt County, California (December 6, 2019) – Timothy Barger, 66, of Guerneville, was injured in a fatal two-vehicle accident that occurred last wednesday afternoon near Miranda in Humboldt County, according to the authorities.
The crash happened at around 12:50 p.m. November 27, on US 101 south of Salmon Creek Road.
According to the report, an SUV was traveling southbound on US 101 when the driver drifted into the northbound side and collided with an oncoming Ford Excursion.
Timothy Barger Injured in Miranda Traffic Crash on US 101
Barger was a passenger in the SUV and was transported to St. Joseph Hospital by City Ambulance with major injuries. The man driving the SUV was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Ford suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Jerold Phelps Hospital.
The crash caused a closure of US 101 for nearly two hours as the scene was examined and cleared.
The crash is under investigation by the CHP.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these traffic accidents range from distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
Pacific Attorney Group hopes that those injured in this accident will recover soon.
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What to Do Immediately after a Car Accident
Car accidents happen very fast, leaving the motorist without much time to make decisions. However, the actions a motorist takes after the collision are important in ensuring the safety of their passengers and other motorists. Drivers are encouraged to take the following actions after the crash.
- Stay at the scene of the accident. However, the vehicle should be moved safely away from traffic to avoid possible collisions.
- Check on the safety of the passengers and other drivers and promptly notify the authorities.
- Exchange vital information with the other drivers. If possible, exchange contacts with witnesses.
- Take photos of the damage to your car.
- Contact your insurance company immediately. You are encouraged to disclose all the vital information as truthfully as possible.
- Keep all the medical records and keep track of all the related expenses.
