[04-08-2023] Yolo County, CA – One Killed, Ten Injured After 13-Year-Old Crashed Stolen Car in Woodland

One person was killed and ten more, including three children, were injured after a 13-year-old stole a car and crashed in Woodland on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

According to the Woodland Police Department, the deadly and fiery multi-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of College Street and Court Street in Woodland, Yolo County.

An officer attempted to pull over a vehicle that was seen driving erratically. Its 13-year-old driver, who had stolen the car from a family member, then fled northbound on College Street before colliding with two other vehicles. Two cars caught fire.

At least ten people were injured, including three children. They were transported to the hospital in various states. A woman was confirmed to have died. No other details were released on their identities.

The Woodland Police and California Highway Patrol are looking into the fatal crash.

People were advised to stay away from the area and find alternate routes.

Reckless Accident Statistics

Reckless driving is a major cause of the thousands of accidents and hundreds of deaths that occur each year on American highways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines reckless driving as operating a vehicle with “willful disregard” for the safety of other motorists.

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According to annual data, reckless driving is the biggest cause of automobile accidents in the United States, the leading source of both deliberate and unintentional deaths and injuries. One major cause of the chaos on American roads is drunk driving.

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Reckless Accident Victim Lawyers in Woodland

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