[05-27-2023] Mendocino County, CA – Two People Injured Following Single-Vehicle Crash Near Piercy

Two people were injured following a single-vehicle crash near Piercy, Mendocino County, on Saturday evening, May 27, 2023.

According to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, at roughly 7:07 p.m., a pick-up truck with its side came to rest on Highway 101/Piercy’s northbound off-ramp, where it was believed to be smoking.

Authorities stated that two occupants were reportedly injured, and an air ambulance was requested, landed at the Piercy post office, and intercepted the patients.

It is unknown what caused the crash and the identities of those involved. There were no further details released, and the authorities are currently investigating.

Anyone with the information is urged to contact the authorities immediately.

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• Ensure that everyone is safe.
• Move to a safe spot and wait for assistance.
• Call 911 and share information with all involved.
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Single-Car Accident Statistics

The National Safety Council reported in 2020 that speeding, drunk driving, and failure to wear safety devices such as seatbelts were the primary causes of accidental death and severe injury on American roadways.

After three years of decline, traffic-related injuries in the United States increased by 8.3 percent in 2020. Automobile accidents injured 39,107 people in 2019 to 42,338 in 2020.

In 2020, automobile accidents sent more than 4.8 million people to the emergency room. An estimated $473,2 billion has been set aside for traffic accident victims’ maintenance. Lost wages, transportation, medical care, office supplies, and vehicle repairs can quickly accumulate costs.