Santa Rosa, CA – Four-vehicle Accident Injures Multiple Victims on Stony Point Road
Santa Rosa, CA – (November 27, 2018) – A distracted driver triggered a four-vehicle collision yesterday afternoon on Stony Point Road near Hearn Avenue. The incident transpired at roughly 2:45 pm on November 26th.
According to the California Highway Patrol, 18-year-old Anna Bostrom, of Santa Rosa, was traveling northbound on Stony Point Road when she decided to answer her cell phone. She then slammed into a Honda Civic being driven by 59-year-old Steven Jeffries. Jefferies vehicle was pushed into southbound lanes directly into the path of a Honda CRV and a Honda Accord driven by 26-year-old Karishma Kumar and 59-year-old Mario Orozco of Santa Rosa.
Police and firefighters rushed to the crash site and transported Kumar to a local hospital to treat a broken arm and a serious knee injury. Meanwhile, both Jefferies and Orozco were also injured but to a lesser degree. Both men were hospitalized and also taken away by ambulance. All four vehicles involved incurred significant damage and tow trucks were used to clear the crash site of vehicle wreckage and debris. Stony Point Road was shut down for just over an hour for investigators to conduct an on-scene investigation. Neither drugs nor alcohol is believed to have played a role in the accident.
As of now, this accident is under an active investigation.
Our most heartfelt sympathies are with the injured victim and their family. We understand how stressful an incident like this can be for the injured victim and their loved ones who are supporting them. We hope the injured victims in this accident are able to receive the medical care necessary to make a full recovery.
Multi-Vehicle Accidents in California
Distracted driving is the leading cause of traffic accidents in California. According to a recent study, 80% of all traffic accidents involve some degree of driver inattention. Detectives will conduct a full investigation to determine what events transpired prior to the accident occurring. Once the investigation has come to a conclusion, the victim may be entitled to file a claim against the negligent driver.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a preventable traffic collision that was caused by a negligent driver, you need to contact a personal injury attorney right away. At the Brady Law Group, we have a highly skilled team of litigators that will fight to ensure the insurance companies doesn’t settle for any less than you are owed. Call us today at 866) 211-2562  for a no-cost free consultation.
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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
