Novato, CA- Woman Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on CA-37 Near Atherton Avenue

Novato, CA (April 17, 2019)- The California Highway Patrol reported an accident on Highway 37 or CA-37 near the Atherton Avenue off-ramp that left a woman dead.

The accident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 9:19 pm. The CHP report stated that a westbound sedan was found driving in the eastbound lanes. It crashed head-on into an eastbound vehicle after almost striking two CHP motorcycle officers reporting to the scene.

The driver of the sedan died at the scene following the crash. Pending family member notification, her name has not yet been released.

The CHP noted that the driver of the car that was struck head-on sustained injuries in the minor to moderate range.

Due to the accident and a preliminary investigation, Highway 37 eastbound from Highway 101 to Atherton Avenue was closed. By 12:30 am, the lanes were reopened.

No further information about this crash was available at this time.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim who died in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Facts About Wrong-Way Driving in California

In 2012, the National Highway Transportation Safety Board conducted a study to find out more about people who drive the wrong way. They discovered that from 50 to 75% of wrong-way drivers were drunk driving. The most common place where wrong-way driving occurred was on exit ramps. Wrong-way driving-related collisions were most likely to happen at night along roadway medians.

The attorneys at the Brady Law Group have extensive experience dealing with wrong-way driving accidents. Our skilled attorneys will consult with you for free and will not charge you unless your case is successfully rectified. Call us today at 866-478-6483 to find out what we can do for you.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.