Windsor, CA – DUI Suspected in Two-Vehicle Crash on Old Redwood Highway
Windsor, CA (September 2, 2018) – Officials from the California Highway Patrol reported a crash involving two vehicles that took place Saturday morning, September 1, on Old Redwood Highway and resulted in two people injured. One of the victims was later taken into custody on suspicion of DUI for causing the crash that transpired at approximately 6:00 a.m. near Shiloh Road.
According to the California Highway Patrol, 47-year-old George Varela was traveling south on Old Redwood Highway when he veered into the oncoming lane. Varela continued in the opposite lane and subsequently crashed head-on into a northbound sedan. Emergency medical personnel were immediately called to the scene in order to assist the victims.
Varela along with the driver of the sedan were both quickly taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital to be treated for their injuries. Both victims were reported to be in stable condition at this time. Varela was later arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
No further information has been provided at this time, and neither the name nor current condition of the other victim has been released. The California Highway Patrol is currently in charge of the investigation into this incident.
Our sincerest sympathies are extended to the victim of this crash as we warmly wish for their full recovery.
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Authorities investigating this accident are most likely working to provide further proof that Varela is at fault if he was indeed intoxicated at the time. In the likely event that Varela is found to be responsible for causing the collision, then the other victim will most likely be provided with grounds for a serious personal injury claim. Of course, the choice to file a claim for compensation is a very personal one that may only be decided by the victim.
We at Brady Law Group are relentlessly devoted to holding negligent and criminal drivers responsible for the pain and devastation they inflict. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident or any other kind of crash due to a DUI or otherwise negligent driver, please call us at (866) 211-2562 for a free consultation with one of our adept attorneys today.
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.
