David Gordon ID’d as CHP Officer Struck by Car on Highway 99 at Lomo Crossing in Yuba City
CHP Officer David Gordon Injured in Yuba City Pedestrian Accident on Highway 99 at Lomo Crossing
Yuba City, California (October 21, 2019) – The authorities have disclosed the identity of the California Highway Patrol officer who was injured after being struck by a car as he directed traffic in Yuba City, Sutter County, on Saturday morning.
According to a local news source, the accident happened at about 1:11 a.m. October 19, on State Route 99 at Lomo Crossing.
Officer David Gordon was reportedly directing traffic at a broken railway crossing when an SUV driven by Lucas Julian Nelson failed to stop and struck him.
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Gordon sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The 13-year-old veteran underwent a seven-hour surgery and is currently in stable condition.
Nelson was injured in the collision and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He was later arrested on suspicion of DUI.
No further information was provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Many pedestrians are hurt and several others killed in accidents in California every year. The causes of many of these pedestrian 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.
Motorists are also required by law to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. They are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an investigation proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim’s family are advised to file a case in court. The Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced litigators who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice. Call us today. Click to call : 1-800-358-9617
