Amber Young Critically Injured in Head-On Accident on US Highway 101 in Mendocino County
30-Year-Old Amber Young Seriously Hurt in Mendocino County Head-On Crash on US Highway 101
Mendocino County, California (April 5, 2019) – 30-year-old Amber Young from McKinleyville was seriously hurt in a head-on collision in Mendocino County Wednesday morning, according to a local news source.
The accident, which happened at around 11:04 a.m. April 3, occurred at the Green Bridge on Highway 101.
The accident happened when an SUV heading north crossed the yellow lines and slammed into a southbound Ford Mustang head-on. Due to the impact, the SUV overturned and landed on its side with the back-end above the Russian River.
Amber Young Hurt in Mendocino County Car Collision
Young, who was a passenger in the SUV, was burned and hurt from the fire that exploded but was rescued together with the driver by the firefighters. Another passenger in the Ford Mustang, identified as a 19-year-old woman from Fortuna, sustained major injuries. Young and the 19-year old female party were hospitalized at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital while the Ford driver was transported to Ukiah Valley Medical Center. The SUV driver suffered major injuries and was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment.
The roadway was completely blocked due to the collision and the traffic had to be diverted onto Old River Road. The involved vehicles sustained severe damage following the wreck.
The SUV driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The police are still investigating the crash.
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.
Pacific Attorney Group could help you seek compensation for medical bills, pain, and income lost as a result of the negligence of a third party.
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