Man Injured in Hit-And-Run Crash on Highway 101 and College Avenue in Santa Rosa
23-Year-Old Man Hurt in Santa Rosa Crash on Highway 101 and College Avenue
Santa Rosa, California (May 29, 2019) – A man was hospitalized after a hit-and-run accident on Friday night in Santa Rosa, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision happened shortly after 10 p.m. May 24, on Highway 101 and College Avenue.
CHP said a Ford Mustang was traveling at a high rate of speed on Highway 101 when it slammed into a Ford Focus that was stopped at College Avenue.
The driver of the Mustang, a 17-year-old Santa Rosa boy, fled the scene after the incident.
Man Hospitalized after Santa Rosa Hit-And-Run Crash
Police later located the teen and arrested him on suspicion of felony evading and felony hit-and-run.
The driver of the Focus was taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.
The crash is under investigation.
We at Pacific Attorney Group pray for a quick recovery to the person injured in this crash.
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.
Officers will process the evidence collected at the crash scene and establish the cause of the collision and the party to take responsibility.
If you or your loved one was hurt in a traffic collision caused by a negligent party, you should talk to a personal injury attorney for legal advice.
Contact Pacific Attorney Group today at 1-800-358-9617 and speak with one of our attorneys.
We also provide police reports on accidents to victims or their family members upon request.
