[06-11-2023] Sonoma County, CA – Three People Hospitalized Following Two-Vehicle Crash in Bodega Bay

Three people were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash in Bodega Bay, Sonoma County, on Sunday afternoon, June 11, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m. when the driver of a southbound MINI Countryman on Highway 1 turned right onto Doran Park Road and then turned left to re-enter the highway in the opposite direction.

The driver of the Dodge pickup truck following the MINI Countryman allegedly swerved to the left in an attempt to avoid the MINI but instead collided with the front passenger side of the Countryman. Six people were inside the truck when it went off the road and struck a tree.

Officials said the driver of the truck and two other passengers were sent to a hospital after the driver sustained severe injuries. Officials added that the driver and two passengers in the MINI were not hurt.

The authorities provided no additional information on the crash or the victims. The collision inquiry is still underway.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Automobile accidents cannot be predicted, but they can be prepared for. You can stay composed after an accident by keeping a checklist in your glove box. It can guide you on what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect your rights. You can follow these guidelines:

• Stay calm and remain at the scene to ensure safety. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Get to a safe location and wait for the authorities. Pull over any vehicles that cannot move to the side of the road. To prevent further collisions, activate your hazard lights.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Unless the accident was minor, there were no injuries, and there was no property damage, call the police. The police can investigate the situation by questioning potential witnesses and collecting evidence.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Document everything, from your injuries to the weather, road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
• Do not admit fault to the police. Give the police officer an honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. See a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report it to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Contact insurance adjusters. You can talk to a claims adjuster but only share the necessary information with them. You should consult a lawyer before accepting a settlement offer or providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, details about the other driver, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from an experienced California car accident lawyer.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents cause the majority of accidental deaths and injuries in the US. Each year, automobiles cause roughly two million fatalities and ten million injuries.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities nationwide increased by 8.3% in 2020. A total of 46,980 deaths caused by motor-vehicle accidents were recorded in 2021.

In the United States, car accidents claimed the lives of 39,107 individuals in 2019. That number has increased to 42,338 by 2020.

A total of 3,847 people died in California traffic accidents in 2020. One-car accidents accounted for 2,260 deaths or 59% of the total toll. Collisions involving multiple vehicles accounted for 1,587 (or 41%) of all fatalities.

Two vehicles were involved in most collisions (72% of all collisions, 71% of collisions that caused injuries, and 77% of all injuries). Angle collisions caused the most fatalities and injuries, with roughly 8,000 in 2020.