Chris Graves Injured in Traffic Accident on Highway 299 near Burney
33-Year-Old Chris Graves Among Several Hurt in Burney Traffic Accident on Highway 299
Burney, California (May 1, 2019) – 33-year-old Chris Graves was among eleven people injured when a truck carrying U.S. Forest Service Hot Crew members was involved in a crash with a sedan on Tuesday evening in Burney, according a local news source.
The wreck happened around 5:12 p.m. April 30, on Highway 299 near Fir Street.
According to a CHP report, a woman was driving a 1996 Lexus when she veered into the path of oncoming traffic and collided head-on with the Forest Service vehicle, a 2008 International. The truck overturned onto the embankment.
Chris Graves Among Several Hurt in Burney Traffic Collision
The driver of the Lexus and one passenger in the service truck were taken to Mercy Medical Center in Redding with major injuries. Another passenger in the service truck who suffered major injuries was taken to Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding.
Graves and seven other service crew were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries.
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.
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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