Linda Abrahams Killed, Joanna Sualog Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 37 in Novato
American Canyon Woman Joanna Sualog Hurt in Fatal Novato Crash on Highway 37
Novato, California (April 18, 2019) – An American Canyon woman was injured in a fatal two-vehicle collision that left a wrong-way driver dead on Tuesday night in Novato, according to the CHP.
The incident took place on Highway 37 near Atherton Avenue at about 9:20 p.m. April 16.
CHP said Joanna Sualog, 44, of American Canyon was driving a Volkswagen Golf eastbound on Highway 37 when she collided with a wrong-way Hyundai Elantra. The Elantra nearly struck two CHP motorcycle officers that was in front of Sualog.
Joanna Sualog Hurt in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash in Novato
Sualog sustained minor-to-moderate injuries in the collision.
The driver of the Hyundai, Linda Abrahams, 70, of Bodega Bay, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
It’s unclear whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the incident.
The CHP is working to find out why the driver was going the wrong way.
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.
If you or your loved one was injured in this collision, Pacific Attorney Group could provide you with a police report on the accident. The report is important in deciding on the steps you should take.
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