Solano County, CA – Authorities Identify One Caltrans Worker Injured during Collision on Interstate 80 near Manuel Campos Parkway
Solano County, CA (August 24, 2018) – Recently, local authorities have provided updated information about one of the Caltrans employees who sustained injuries during the accident along Interstate 80, in the vicinity of Manuel Campos Parkway. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 AM on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. As of today, the victim had been identified as Shannon Evans.
According to the original report from the California Highway Patrol, the Caltrans van was parked on the highway’s shoulder while five employees, including Evans, were removing litter and completing a maintenance check. At some point, a Ford pickup truck veered across the highway and rear-ended the Caltrans van.
Sometime later, medical personnel transported Evans and two other employees to a nearby hospital for treatment. The report confirmed Evans was severely injured in the crash and, as of Thursday, still remained at the hospital. Meanwhile, the other victims received treatment and were discharged.
At the same time, the Ford driver, identified as 32-year old Rio Vista resident Joseph Finney, was brought to a hospital to receive treatment for non-life threatening injuries. CHP officers speculated he may have been driving while distracted.
As of now, the California Highway Patrol is looking into a possible cause of the crash.
We extend our most heartfelt prayers and our most loving thoughts to Ms. Shannon Evans and wish her a swift and efficient recovery from her injuries.
Truck and Caltrans Van Collision in Solano County
As indicated by the report, the accident may have been caused by distracted driving. As the investigation continues, officials will consider if alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash in any way. Once the case is resolved, the injured victims may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the driver and, ultimately, receive compensation for multiple inconveniences including painful injuries and medical bills.
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.
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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 for all those involved in the accident.