Santa Rosa, CA – Linda Fischer Injured in Crash on Oakmont Drive
Santa Rosa, CA – (November 29, 2018) – A head-on collision severely injured 78-year-old Linda Fischer Wednesday afternoon in Santa Rosa. The accident took place just before 1:15 pm on November 28th, on Oakmont Drive near Oakmont Golf Club.
Per the initial report, 76-year-old Clive Egerton of Oakmont was recklessly driving a Kia Rio into oncoming traffic when he slammed into a pickup truck driven by Fischer. The force of the impact threw the Rio onto the sidewalk and into a yard. Emergency crews were dispatched to the crash site and discovered three people suffering from injuries. An ambulance was used to transport all of the patients to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment. Fisher reportedly suffered a compound leg fracture and facial injuries as a result of the accident. Meanwhile, The two vehicles involved sustained front-end damage and were towed away as evidence. Officials have not confirmed if Egerton was the second victim involved. The name and condition of the third person were not immediately known.
An investigation into this accident is currently underway.
Our most heartfelt sympathies are with Linda Fischer and the other injured victims in this accident. We understand how stressful an incident like this may be on the victim and those caring for them. We wish them strength as they start on the long road to recovery.
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There are several factors that may have contributed to this tragic accident. Distracted driving, intoxication and mechanical failure will all be considered as possible contributing factors to the accident. Once detectives have concluded their investigation and determined the probable cause, the injured victim may be entitled to file a claim against the responsible party.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a traffic accident that was caused the negligence of another driver, it is highly recommended that you contact a personal injury attorney to represent you in court. Here at the Brady Law Group, we have a highly skilled team of litigators that will fight to ensure you are fully compensated for your losses. Call us today at (866) 211-2562 for a no-cost consultation with a trusted attorney.
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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
