Driver Hurt in Hit-and-Run Crash in Arcata

Car Crash on Highway 255 Hospitalizes 1

Arcata, CA (June 17, 2018) – A two-vehicle collision on Saturday afternoon severely injured one motorist. The accident occurred in Arcata, CA and necessitated the hospitalization of one victim.

The accident occurred on Highway 255 near the Jackson Ranch Road off ramp and initial reports state that the collision happened around 4:30 p.m.

A Dodge Avenger and a Kia Sorrento collided along the freeway, though the cause of the collision has not been released to the public.

Samoa, Arcata, and Humboldt Bay Fire departments responded to the accident. Upon arriving at the scene, paramedics and first responders administered care to those injured and directed traffic around the accident. Further examination revealed that the injuries sustained by the driver of the Kia Sorrento necessitated further care, and they were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The driver of the Avenger fled the scene of the accident and is still being pursued by law enforcement officials.

After taking statements from those involved in the accident and witnesses to the collision, first responders removed debris from the highway and the normal flow of traffic ras resumed by 6 p.m.

Local officials are conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash and will take into account all evidence at the scene as well as the absence of the Avenger’s driver into account when making their final determination.

Our sympathies go out to the injured driver, and we wish them a full recovery.

Fleeing the scene of an accident is not only illegal, but it also ignores the responsibility of all drivers to assist those injured as a result of their presence on the road. While fleeing the scene of an accident does not immediately adhere guilt for the accident on that individual, it does imply that they behaved in a negligent manner that then caused the accident. For those injured as the result of another’s negligent behavior, you deserve the right to seek out compensation for your hospital bills, medical expenses, and lost wages suffered as a result of your injuries.

We at Brady Law Group will work with you to ensure your rights and give you the peace of mind needed to focus on your recovery.

If you’ve been injured as the result of another person’s negligence, please call us at (866) 211-2562 to receive a free consultation with one of our expert attorneys.

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.