Andrew Edens, 26, Hurt in Forest Service Truck Accident on Highway 299 near Burney
Andrew Edens Among Several Injured in Burney 2-Vehicle Crash on Highway 299 near Fir Street
Burney, California (May 1, 2019) – Andrew Edens, 26, was among several people injured in a two-vehicle crash that involved a Forest Service truck on Tuesday evening in Burney, as per a local news source.
The incident took place at about 5:12 p.m. April 30, on Highway 299 near Fir Street.
The California Highway Patrol said a forest service vehicle and a Lexus were involved in the crash. A woman driving a 1996 Lexus sedan veered into the path of oncoming traffic and collided head-on with the Forest Service truck, a 2008 International.
The impact caused the truck to overturn onto the embankment.
Andrew Edens Hurt in Burney Truck Collision
Edens was among the passengers in the service struck. Edens and seven other people in the truck, including the driver, were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries.
Two patients were taken to Mercy Medical Center in Redding with major injuries. Another patient who suffered major injuries was taken to Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding.
The incident 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.
If you are the victim or a family member and would like a free copy of the police report, please contact Pacific Attorney Group at 1-800-358-9617.
