Hansford, CA – Drunk Driver Causes Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 198

Hansford, CA (March 22, 2019) – A drunk driver going the wrong way on Highway 198 caused a crash that injured himself and two others.

The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. on the stretch of highway east of Houston Avenue. 38-year-old Salvador Almanza veered his Honda Civic from the westbound lanes into the eastbound lanes and hit another Honda Civic head-on.

The two people who were in the eastbound Civic were taken to Kaweah Delta Hospital along with Almanza. All three suffered moderate injuries.

The CHP reported that Almanza was under the influence of either drugs or alcohol during the time of the crash. He was arrested by law enforcement.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

Our thoughts are with everyone who was injured in this senseless accident and their families.  We hope everyone will recover from their injuries.

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Drivers who feel themselves becoming distracted have the responsibility to stop driving until they can drive with focus and keep themselves and others safe. The attorneys at Brady Law Group have extensive experience fighting for the victims of distracted drivers. Call 866-478-6483 to speak with one of our skilled accident 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.