Elizabeth Martin Injured after Car Crashes Into Home on Humboldt Hill Road in Humboldt Hill
Elizabeth Martin Hurt in Fatal Humboldt Hill Crash on Humboldt Hill Road
Humboldt Hill, California (June 30, 2019) – A woman was hospitalized following an incident where a vehicle crashed into a Humboldt Hill home, killing one person on Friday night, according to the CHP.
The collision happened just after 10:30 p.m. June 28, in the 6000 block of Humboldt Hill Road.
CHP said a 25-year-old Fields Landing man was driving a 2005 Ford F250 pickup truck at a high rate of speed northbound on Humboldt Hill Road when he left the roadway and slammed into a house. The driver tried to flee the scene after the incident but was detained by witnesses until the CHP arrived.
Elizabeth Martin Hurt in Fatal Humboldt Hill Crash
One of the occupants of the house, Elizabeth Martin, was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.
A second occupant was rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The driver was arrested on charges of DUI, Hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter.
CHP said speed and alcohol were suspected to be factors in the crash.
The investigation is ongoing.
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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Dangers of Driving While Drunk
Drugs and alcohol contribute to many accidents on US roadways each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one million motor vehicle operators were taken into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The statistics show that drugs play a role in approximately 16% of motor vehicle accidents while the proportion of fatal crashes involving alcohol is above 25%. Everyday, about 29 people die in the US in vehicle accidents involving intoxicated drivers.
It is almost obvious that driving while intoxicated is irresponsible and could be deadly both to the involved drivers and other road-users. Intoxicated drivers tend to be overconfident and usually make impaired judgements. A drunk driver who causes harm to others will no doubt be faced with stiff penalties.
