Woman Critically Injured in Pleasant Grove Car Accident on Highway 99
SUTTER COUNTY -- A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 99 in Pleasant Grove left a woman seriously injured Wednesday, The Sacramento Bee reported. According to the CHP, a driver of a pickup traveling southbound on Highway 99 at about 3:30 p.m. misjudged the distance of an oncoming vehicle when the he or she was making a left turn to eastbound Sankey Road.
The oncoming vehicle that was driven by a Yuba City woman had little time to react and avoid the truck. After the collision, the woman in the van, sustained major injuries and was airlifted to the hospital. Two other people in the van were also hurt, but suffered moderate injuries. The driver of the pickup truck had minor injuries and declined medical treatment.
Cause of the Car Crash on Highway 99
Based on the information provided by The Sacramento Bee, it appears the driver of the pickup truck may be at fault for making an unsafe left turn. However, the California Highway Patrol will investigate this terrible incident thoroughly and cautiously to determine whether or not there were other factors that could have caused this collision.
Car Accident Personal Injury Liability
Left-turn accidents usually occur because the driver does not see another automobile, pedestrian, motorcyclist, and/or bicyclist. In some cases, misjudging the distance of the oncoming car, road conditions, and vehicle malfunctions may also be the cause. But, regardless of why the left-turn collision occurs, accidents such as these can cause serious injuries and/or death.
Therefore, while the investigation of this November 9th car accident on Highway 99 is ongoing, the victim or the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a skilled Northern California car accident attorney. A lawyer who has the knowledge and the experience in handling incidents such as this one, can advise the victim of her legal rights in a personal injury claim, and decide the best course of action to be fully compensated for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible car accident.
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