The CHP is investigating a solo-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Merced County, that left a 17-year-old Atwater girl hospitalized with major injuries. The accident occurred just before 1:30 p.m. on southbound Highway 99, south of R Street. The victim, Maricza Cruz, was a passenger and one of three occupants in a red 1995 Honda Civic hatchback. The driver, an 18-year-old Atwater man, lost control of the Honda in wet conditions. The vehicle spun onto the right shoulder and overturned down an embankment, coming to rest on its wheels.
Merced firefighters extricated Cruz from the vehicle. The other passenger, who was not wearing her seat belt, and the driver both received minor injuries. The CHP does not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor in the accident. Maricza Cruz suffered major injuries and was hospitalized following the crash. We wish her the best and hope that she makes a full and complete recovery quickly.
Who Caused this Highway 99 Accident?
The family of Maricza Cruz would likely benefit from talking to an experienced Highway 99 accident lawyer, who will make sure that Cruz is properly and fully compensated for her injuries. In solo vehicle accidents, the driver of the vehicle may be responsible, in which case Cruz would be entitled to compensation from the driver's insurance policy. It is also possible that a defective road condition or even mechanical failure caused the crash.
Highway 99 Accident Attorneys
Highway 99 covers 424 miles in California, and accidents occur on this state route highway every single day. The California personal injury attorneys at Estey & Bomberger have represented a number of victims injured in accidents on Highway 99, one of the main routes through central California. If you have been involved in a car accident on Hwy 99, contact Estey & Bomberger or another reputable personal injury law firm for a free consultation of your legal rights.
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