Newman, CA – Woman and Child Suffer Major Injuries in Crash

Newman, CA (August 18, 2018) – A woman and her daughter were both seriously injured Thursday afternoon.  Police and emergency crews responded to a crash scene at the intersection of River Road and Hills Ferry Road just after 1:30 pm on Thursday.  Upon arrival, crews discovered that a Saturn and a big rig had been involved in a crash just moments earlier.

The Saturn, operated by 32 year old Brittainy Maiki came to the intersection and stopped at a stop sign while attempting to make a left turn.  Maiki proceeded into the intersection to make the left turn when the her vehicle was suddenly struck by a big rig.  The big rig was traveling in the westbound lanes.  It is not clear exactly why the two vehicles collided at the intersection

Brittainy was airlifted to the hospital with fractures to her leg and hip.  Her 4 year old daugter, Jasmin, was also  hurt in the crash and was also airlifted to the hospital with a head injury.  There is no indication if the injuries are life-threatening.

Police were on scene for some period of time following the crash.  There is no information available regarding which driver may be responsible for the accident.

Car Accident in Newman

We hope that those injured in this crash have a quick recovery and offer our deepest condolences.

A serious car accident may occur at any time.  While certain precautions can be taken to avoid an accident, we cannot always account for the actions of others.   Unfortunately, negligence is all around us.  Some drivers simply choose not to follow the rules of the road, in disregard of the safety of others.  If this happens, there is sometimes little that can be done to avoid becoming the victim of a serious car accident.

Police will continue to look at this crash in an effort to determine who is at fault.  If the truck driver is deemed at fault, then Brittainy Maiki will have the right to sue for personal injuries on behalf of both herself and her daughter.

At the Brady Law Group, our attorneys bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table when dealing with car accidents.  Our California personal injury attorneys have helped thousands of injured victims in the aftermath of a serious car accident.

We offer free consultations to all accident victims.  To speak with an attorney today, call us at 866-478-6483.

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 for all those involved in the accident.