Red Bluff, CA- Crash on Highway 99 Near a Wal-Mart Distribution Center Leaves Four Injured

Red Bluff, CA (April 16, 2019)- A DUI driver collided with a mother driving two teens home from prom, leaving four injured on Saturday night. The crash occurred around midnight south of the Wal-Mart Distribution Center on Highway 99 westbound.

Reports stated that 51-year-old Red Bluff man Pablo Rivera-Orellana was driving southbound in a Toyota Corolla when he swerved into the opposing lane. He collided head-on with a northbound Dodge Ram truck driven by 40-year-old Jessica Bachman. A 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy were passengers in the truck.

Medical personnel arrived at the site of the crash to find Rivera-Orellana with internal injuries and major head trauma. He was arrested for DUI and driving without a license.

Bachman reportedly sustained minor abrasions, as did the 15-year-old. The 14-year-old sustained injuries to her knee, back, neck, and head.

Our thoughts are with those injured in this crash. We send wishes for comfort as they heal.

Lane-Departure Crashes on California’s Highways

Head-on collisions are just one type of accident that can occur when a driver swerves or drifts out of their lane. Research on lane-departure crashes has shown that 11% of fatal accidents involved a driver failing to stay in their lane. 56% of these crashes happen on roads with three or more lanes, while 46% occur on two-lane roads.

The Brady Law Group’s attorneys have nearly three decades of experience dealing with personal injury cases related to head-on crashes. We have collected tens of millions of dollars for our clients and we can assist you as well. Call the Brady Law Group now at 866-478-6483 to reserve 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.