William Retzleff Injured in Fatal Head-On Crash on Branscomb Road in Laytonville
William Retzleff Injured in Deadly Laytonville Car Crash on Branscomb Road
Laytonville, California (July 6, 2019) – William M. Retzleff, 26, of Redwood Valley was injured in a fatal two-vehicle crash that left one person dead on Thursday evening near Laytonville, according to the CHP.
The incident was reported at about 7:26 p.m. July 4, on Branscomb Road.
CHP said a white 2003 GMC Sierra was traveling east on Branscomb Road when it collided with an oncoming 1993 Ford Ranger.
William Retzleff Injured in Fatal Laytonville Crash
Retzleff was among the two passengers in the GMC who were treated for minor injuries.
The driver of the Ford, only identified as a 35-year-old San Francisco man, was killed in the crash.
The driver of the GMC was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
The CHP is working to determine the cause of 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.
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.
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.
Pacific Attorney Group could help you seek compensation for medical bills, pain, and income lost as a result of the negligence of a third party.
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