Cole Jensen Injured in Suspected DUI Accident on Highway 175 near Anderson Springs Road

Cole Jensen Hospitalized after Middletown Crash on Highway 175 near Anderson Springs Road

Cole Jensen
Cole Jensen Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 175 near Anderson Springs Road in Middletown

Middletown, California (May 14, 2019) –  A 17-year-old driver was injured in a traffic collision that happened Sunday afternoon in Middletown, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The collision took place at about 5:36 p.m. May 12, on Highway 175, just north of Anderson Springs Road.

Authorities said a 1992 Toyota pickup was traveling westbound on Highway 175 when the driver drifted into the eastbound side and collided with an oncoming 2006 Nissan Altima.

Cole Jensen Injured in Middletown Car Crash

The driver of the Altima, Cole Jensen, 17, of Middletown, was airlifted to Napa’s Queen of the Valley Medical Center for treatment of major injuries.

The driver of the Toyota fled the scene after the crash but he was located in the nearby bushes. The driver was transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and later arrested on suspicion of DUI.

The crash is under investigation.

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.

If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a litigator immediately for guidance. Insurance companies may want you to settle for much less than what you are owed and is highly recommended that you speak to a lawyer who will go to great length to ensure that justice is served and you are compensated in full. At Pacific Attorney Group, our attorneys are highly skilled and have years of experience in dealing with such cases as personal injury, auto accidents, and wrongful death. Call us today for a free consultation.

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