Dominic Appleby Injured in DUI Head-On Collision on Highway 4 in Calaveras County
Dominic Appleby Among 3 Injured in Calaveras County Crash on Highway 4 near Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Calaveras County, California (April 20, 2021) – Dominic Appleby, 21, of Merced, was among three people who were injured Saturday morning in an alleged DUI crash in Calaveras County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The accident happened at around 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 17, on Highway 4, just west of Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
According to the CHP, Brooke Buchanan, 21, of Merced, was driving a 2006 Honda Civic westbound on Highway 4 when, for unknown reasons, the Honda drifted across the center median into the eastbound lane, where it collided head-on with an oncoming 2004 Ford F-250, operated by Thomas Sullivan, 61, of Dorrington.
Major Injury DUI Crash on Highway 4 in Calaveras County
Buchanan sustained major injuries and was airlifted to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto for treatment before being booked into jail on suspicion of DUI causing injury.
Appleby, who was a passenger in Buchanan’s vehicle, was taken via a ground ambulance to Adventist Health Sonora for treatment of moderate injuries.
Sullivan was also transported to Adventist Health Sonora with minor injuries.
The CHP said Buchanan and Appleby were not wearing their seatbelts when the accident occurred.
The crash remains under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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