Perla Gaspar, Angeles Gaspar Injured in 2-Car Crash on Highway 29 in Kelseyville, July 19
Perla Gaspar, Angeles Gaspar Hurt in Kelseyville Accident on Highway 29
Kelseyville, California (July 21, 2019) – Perla Gaspar, 14, and Angeles Gaspar, 16, both from Kelseyville, were among nine people injured in a two-vehicle collision that occurred on Friday night in Kelseyville, according to the CHP.
The incident took place at about 10:23 p.m. July 19, on Highway 29, north of Soda Bay Road.
CHP said a 1999 Ford F-150 pickup was traveling northbound on Highway 29 when it crashed into a mountain lion in the roadway. The impact left the lion dead at the scene.
The crash pushed the Ford into the southbound side, where it collided with an oncoming Lexus RX300 sport utility vehicle.
Both drivers sustained major injuries. The Ford driver was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center while the other driver was flown to Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center.
Two passengers in the Ford also had major injuries. One of them was airlifted to UC Davis and the other to Kaiser Vacaville.
Perla Gaspar, Angeles Gaspar Injured in Kelseyville Car Collision, July 19
Perla and Angeles were also passengers in the Ford. They were both transported by ground ambulance to Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport with moderate injuries. A third teen was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Two passengers in the Lexus were taken to Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital in Clearlake with minor injuries.
The CHP is investigating the 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.
Pacific Attorney Group hopes that those injured in this accident will recover soon.
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What to Do Immediately after a Car Accident
Car accidents happen very fast leaving the motorist without much time to make decisions. However, the actions a motorist takes after the collision are important in ensuring the safety of their passengers and other motorists. Drivers are encouraged to take the following actions after the crash.
- Stay at the scene of the accident. However, the vehicle should be moved safely away from traffic to avoid 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.
