Soledad, CA – 7 Hurt in Accident on US-101 Near Camphora Gloria Rd
Soledad, CA (March 26, 2019) – Authorities are investigating the cause of a single-car accident that injured five children and two adults on Monday at 10:32 a.m.
The accident took place on Highway 101, near Camphora Gloria Road. Mike Morlan, of Cal Fire, said that an SUV hit the center divider of US-101, injuring everyone in the vehicle. The victims included children from ages 6 months to 11 years old.
Five ambulance helicopters and two ground ambulances were called to transport victims to local hospitals. The condition of the victims is currently unknown.
Officials noted that some of the children were not correctly secured by seatbelts.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact authorities.
Drowsy Drivers Cause Serious Accidents
In a large-scale 2018 driving survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 8.8-9.5% of survey participants who were in crashes showed signs of drowsy driving, and 10.6-10.8% of survey participants who were in serious motor vehicle accidents demonstrated signs of drowsy driving.
Drowsy driving is as much a type of negligent driving as driving under the influence, driving while texting or driving while otherwise distracted. Drowsy driving is most likely to happen at night, but it is also common in the evenings and mornings.
If you were injured in an accident due to a drowsy or otherwise negligent driver, contact the accident lawyers at the Brady Law Group. Call 866-478-6483 to reserve a complimentary 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.
