[01-28-2022] Napa County, CA – Wrong-Way Collision near Soscol Ferry Road Injures One Person

A 28-year-old woman identified as Chantika Marie C. was seriously hurt following a wrong-way collision near Soscol Ferry Road on Friday night, January 28, 2022.

The major accident occurred at approximately 11:36 p.m. on Highway 29 near Soscol Ferry Road.

A northbound 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse was traveling on the southbound side of Highway 29 and collided head-on with an oncoming southbound 2015 Lexus IS250.

It’s unclear why the Mitsubishi Eclipse was driving in the wrong lanes. Both drivers sustained major injuries and were rushed to Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the cause of the crash. They suspect that alcohol may have played a role in the collision.

Wrong-Way Collision Statistics

According to a recent AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety report, there were 2,008 fatalities from wrong-way incidents on divided highways between 2015 and 2018, an average of 500 deaths per year. These figures are up 34% from the 375 deaths per year observed between 2010 and 2014.

Because of habit and instruction, most California drivers drive on the right side of the road. In most circumstances, driving on the left side of the road feels strange and inappropriate. We do, however, encounter wrong-way drivers in our region.

In California, 37 people are killed each year due to wrong-way driving. Almost all of the wrong-way drivers who cause these accidents are intoxicated or severely impaired. The majority of such events occur in the left lane and involve a head-on collision with a vehicle or cars driving in the proper direction.

These collisions are caused by a range of factors, including distracted driving, drunk driving, and driver weariness.

Car Accident Lawyers for Victims in Napa County

When it comes to car accidents in California, it’s almost always a good idea to get a personal injury attorney. It is commonly thought that a lawyer is not needed if the accident is minor and does not cause injury. But even a fender bender that seems insignificant can turn into a major headache without a car accident lawyer.

Speak with an award-winning Napa County car accident lawyer at Arash Law as quickly as you wish after a crash. We can walk you through the process from beginning to end.

Suppose a wrong-way motorist hits you head-on. In that case, you have the legal right to seek compensation for all of your losses, including property damage, medical bills, pain and suffering, physical impairment, wrongful death, and lost wage-earning capability. In addition to these standard personal injury damages, you may have a claim for punitive damages due to the driver’s reckless and excessively negligent behavior.

Let us know where you are in California, and we’ll schedule a face-to-face meeting with you in one of our many locations throughout the state. Call our California wrongful death attorney at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation.