[02-20-2023] Napa County, CA – Four Hospitalized After Vehicle Fell into Ravine in Coombsville Road

Four people were hospitalized, including two with serious injuries, following a single-vehicle crash near Napa on Monday evening, February 20, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the solo car crash occurred at about 9:40 p.m. in a ravine on Coombsville Road near First Avenue, east of Napa City.

Responders from CHP and the Napa City and County Fire Departments arrived on the scene to learn that the vehicle involved ran off the roadway 20 feet into the ravine. The circumstances leading to the crash are still being investigated by the authorities.

Cal Fire’s Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit reported that the four occupants were all transported to hospitals by the American Medical Response. Two of the victims were extricated from the wreckage, inflicting serious injuries, while the other two sustained moderate wounds.

No further details on the crash were immediately available as the investigation continued, including whether speed, alcohol, or drug played a role.

Single-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Most accidental deaths and emergency room visits in the United States occur as a result of car crashes. Meanwhile, two million people are murdered and ten million more are injured in traffic-related incidents every year worldwide.

The National Safety Council reported an increase in traffic fatalities in 2020 due to preventable factors like drunk driving, speeding, and the failure to use a seatbelt. The death rate had decreased for three years in a row prior to that year’s 8.3% increase. In 2019, 39,107 persons were killed in the United States due to traffic accidents. The number jumped significantly to 42,338 by 2020.

In 2020, 3,847 individuals perished in car crashes across the Golden State of California. A total of 2,260 individuals were killed in accidents involving only one vehicle (59%), while 1,587 were killed in collisions involving two or more vehicles (41%).

What to Do After a Car Accident

Following a car accident, immediately call the authorities for help. When communicating with law enforcement and the insurance company, it is essential to be as factual as possible and avoid making assumptions. Victims often apologize for wrongs they did not commit. These may serve as grounds for insurance company’s denial of claim.

Inquiring with the proper department will net you a copy of the report. We also recommend that you use our site’s online form. As soon as we have the report, we’ll go to work on your case. Having one of our seasoned attorneys review the strength of your insurance claim is free of charge and obligation.

Car Accident Lawyers in Napa County

Contact us right away to schedule a free consultation with one of our highly rated attorneys if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car accident and you believe you may have a personal injury or wrongful death case. Contact us if you need legal representation when filing an insurance claim.

Our trusted Napa County car accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., have the recognition and vast experience to advocate for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $500 million as of yet. Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.