Santa Rosa, CA – Pedestrian Man Injured after Accident on Highway 1 near Ocean Drive
Santa Rosa, CA (August 6, 2018) – The California Highway Patrol recently reported that a pedestrian man sustained injuries as the result of an accident that took place along Highway 1 in the vicinity of Ocean Drive. The incident happened at approximately 12:30 AM in the early morning hours on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Authorities have identified the pedestrian as 59-year old Peter M. Howe and the motorist involved in the crash as 51-year old Tricia H. Godwin, both of Fort Bragg.
Based on the initial report from CHP, Howe had been walking along Highway 1 when, for indeterminate reasons, Godwin’s vehicle plowed directly into him. Sometime later, rescue crews were dispatched to the crash site and rendered aid to Howe, who had suffered traumatic injuries from the impact. Later, he was sent to Mendocino Coast District Hospital before being transported via air ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.
At the same time, officials did not confirm if Ms. Godwin was injured.
CHP does not believe that a DUI was an instigator in the crash.
Presently, investigators are looking into possible causes. As more evidence continues to surface, more information will be released to public sources.
We extend our most heartfelt prayers and most loving thoughts to Mr. Peter M. Howe and wish him a swift and efficient recovery from his injuries.
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By law, drivers are obliged to reduce the speed of their vehicles and provide the right of way for pedestrians along all areas of a roadway. Based on the information provided in the report, officials are unsure if Mr. Howe had been walking in a marked or unmarked area along Highway 1.
In the event of a pedestrian accident of this nature, the non-guilty injured victims may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the guilty party and, ultimately, receive compensation for multiple issues including medical bills and painful injuries.
We at Brady Law Group will work with you to ensure your rights and give you the peace of mind needed to focus on your recovery.
If you’ve been injured as the result of another person’s negligence, please call us at (866) 211-2562 to receive a free consultation with one of our expert 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.
