Andress Hatch and Jonathan Thorn Killed in Car Accident on Highway 29 near Bale Lane in St. Helena
Andress Hatch and Jonathan Thorn Killed in Napa Car Accident on Highway 29 near Bale Lane
St. Helena, California (November 19, 2019) – The authorities have disclosed the identities of two people who were killed in a car accident in St. Helena, Napa County, on Tuesday morning.
According to a local news source, the accident happened on Highway 29 near Bale Lane at about 2:10 a.m.
The California Highway Patrol said 68-year-old Andress Hatch of Yountville was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic southbound when it drifted into the opposite lanes and collided head-on with a northbound 2010 Toyota Prius driven by 32-year-old Jonathan Thorn of Lower Lake.
Both Thorn and Hatch were killed in the accident.
No further information was provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
We at Pacific Attorney Group offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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. It is evident that 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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