Geronimo Gonzalez Injured in DUI Accident in Porterville
Geronimo Gonzalez Critically Injured in Porterville Car Crash; Mohamed Mohamed Arrested
Tulare County, California (April 12, 2019) – One person was critically injured early Monday morning in an alleged DUI crash in Porterville, according to a local news source.
The wreck happened Monday, April 8. The exact scene and time of the accident were not mentioned in the report.
As per the report, Mohamed Mohamed, 22, was driving a BMW when he ran a red light and barreled down a private dirt path.
The BMW then crashed into a parked truck and its owner, Geronimo Gonzalez, 34, of Porterville, who was standing next to it. The force of the impact sent Gonzalez flying into the air.
Major Injury Car Accident in Porterville, April 8
Gonzalez was airlifted to a hospital in Fresno, where he underwent several surgeries and was in critical condition.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Mohamed fled the scene after the crash but was caught hiding at his home behind a gas station, just a block away from the scene of the accident.
The report says Mohamed was charged with a DUI in Kern County just last month and has received four traffic tickets in Tulare County since the summer of 2017.
The crash remains under investigation.
Pacific Attorney Group wishes the person injured a quick recovery.
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.
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What to Do Immediately after a Car Accident.
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- Stay at the scene of the accident. However, the vehicle should be moved safely away from traffic to avoid more possible collisions.
- Check on the safety of the passengers and other drivers and promptly notify the authorities.
- Exchange vital information with the other drivers. If possible, exchange contacts with witnesses.
- Take photos of the damage to your car.
- Contact your insurance company immediately. You are encouraged to disclose all the vital information as truthfully as possible.
- Keep all the medical records and keep track of all the related expenses.
