Santa Barbara County, CA – CHP Officer Injured in Car Accident on Highway 101

Santa Barbara County, CA (February 22, 2019) – Police reported that a CHP officer received injuries in a car accident that took place on Highway 101 Thursday morning, around 7:40 a.m.

The accident happened when a vehicle drove head-on into a patrol vehicle being operated by an officer identified as F. Hernandez.

At the time, Hernandez had been attempting to make a U-turn in the center divider. He had been on call for multiple vehicle collisions on the highway. A Ford F-150 driver lost control of his pickup truck and drove head-on into the officer’s vehicle.

This caused a chain-reaction accident to occur, as the driver behind the F-150 lost control as well. The driver of the Toyota Yaris behind the pickup truck was identified as 25-year-old Virginia Yan.

The officer’s vehicle was pushed and ended up spinning around on the highway due to the accident.

Yan and Officer Hernandez suffered injuries and were taken to the hospital, but they are expected to be okay. An investigation into the accident continues to take place at this time.

We understand that it can be difficult to face the aftermath of a car accident, which is why we would like to take a moment to extend our sincere sympathies to those involved in this accident who suffered serious injuries and wonder what their next steps should be.

Car Accidents in California

In California, serious car accidents take place every day at the hands of negligent drivers. In 2016, it was reported that a total of 490,168 car accidents happened across California, many of which led to injuries and hospitalizations on various levels, some of which were minor and others that caused major injuries. If you have been involved in a serious California car accident, you have many rights. When a driver loses control due to negligent reasons, you might feel alone, but you don’t have to be.

At Brady Law Group, our attorneys understand what you are going through as you face the overwhelming aftermath of a car accident. The medical bills might continue to pile up as you face the reality that you could be suffering from injuries for quite some time or miss work that is vital to you being able to move forward after an accident. Luckily, there is hope on your side as you work toward the compensation you deserve. Please contact us to find out what we can do for you at this time 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 to all those involved in the accident.