Guadalupe Montenegro Flown to Hospital after Atwater Crash on Santa Fe Avenue
Guadalupe Montenegro and Luis Montenegro Hurt in Atwater Car Accident on Santa Fe Avenue
Atwater, California (January 30, 2019) – A passenger identified as 52-year-old Guadalupe Montenegro of Winton was injured after an Atwater car accident on Wednesday morning, according to a local news source.
The two-vehicle collision occurred on January 29 on Santa Fe Avenue at the Santa Fe Drive and Avenue Two intersection.
As per the report, a 1999 Toyota Solara was heading eastbound on Santa Fe Drive. At the same time, 54-year-old James Macminn of Merced was heading westbound in a 2019 Ford F-150.
Macminn tried to turn left onto Avenue Two but the Ford truck went directly into the path of the Toyota. The Toyota Solara then crashed into Ford’s right side.
Major Atwater 2-Car Accident at Santa Fe Drive and Avenue Two
The Toyota driver, 65-year-old Luis Montenegro of Winton, was with his passenger Guadalupe at the time.
Firefighters along with medical personnel arrived at the scene at around 10:00 a.m. An air ambulance was requested to airlift Guadalupe to a medical center for treatment of moderate injuries.
Both Macminn and Luis complained of pain due to the collision but the two patients were not hospitalized.
Officials did not suspect drugs or alcohol to have contributed to the crash.
An investigation is ongoing.
What Causes Truck Crashes
Road truck operators are obliged by law to maintain a safe distance with the car ahead of them. Most of the traffic collisions happen when motorists make unsafe left turns. The California Vehicle Code 21801 requires motorists turning left or making a complete U-turn upon a highway or turning left into a private or public property or an alley should yield the right-of-way to all cars oncoming from the opposite way that are close enough to cause risk at any time during the turning movement.
Where to Get Help after Traffic Crash
It is unfortunate that thousands of people are hurt in traffic collisions across California every year. The negligent motorists cause most of these accidents. Over speeding, driving under the influence, driving while using a cell phone, driving while tired; and violating traffic laws are avoidable factors.
According to P. Mark Shayani, an experienced personal injury attorney and managing attorney at Pacific Attorney Group, it is important to conduct a separate and independent investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Mark said that an attorney is needed to look for witnesses, conduct background checks and review applicable insurance coverage.
Awaiting the results of the investigation, the family of Guadalupe Montenegro may be entitled to a personal injury claim.
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