Mendocino County, CA – Fatal DUI Crash on Highway 101 and Highway 1
Mendocino County, CA – (November 26, 2018) – One person was killed and three other people were injured after an alleged DUI crash near the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 1 last Wednesday. The deceased woman has been identified as 67-year-old Leida Padway, of Alameda.
Per the initial report, David Gosselin was driving in a Toyota Tacoma southbound on Highway 101 when he suddenly lost control of his truck. The pickup spun into northbound lanes where he struck a 2001 Ford Escape driven by Padway. The Tacoma struck the Toyota Camry, prompting both vehicles to continue off the highway and into an embankment. Emergency crews arrived at the scene of the accident and attempted to stabilize Padway but sadly she died of her injuries at the crash site. Her passenger, Barry Greenburg, was rushed to Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits with major injuries. The driver of the second vehicle hit by the Toyota Camry was treated for minor wounds at the site. Meanwhile, Gosselin was also seriously hurt and hospitalized. The cab of his pickup was detached from its chassis and his vehicle toppled sideways onto the roadway. Investigators confirmed Gosselin was under the influence of alcohol or drugs when the wreck occurred. The Leggett man was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Leida Padway as they try to process this avoidable tragedy. We offer them strength and courage as they begin the long process of grieving the loss of their loved one.
Multi-Vehicle Accidents in California
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the state of California is dangerous and punishable by law. We were saddened to learn about this deadly accident involving so many people. Authorities will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the sequence of events that occurred prior to the accident.
If your loved one has been fatally injured in a traffic accident that was preventable and caused by the negligence of another driver, you need to hire a personal injury attorney to represent you in court to ensure that your rights are protected and that you get the compensation that you are entitled to recieve. Call the Brady Law Group today at (866) 211-2562 for a free consultation.
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
