[08-10-2024] Sonoma County, CA – Three People Injured After Single-Vehicle ATV Crash Near Cloverdale

Three people were injured after a single-vehicle ATV crash near Cloverdale on Saturday night, August 10, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 7:00 p.m. on a private property called Panther Rock Ranch, north of Cold Water Creek Road.

CHP said the incident involved a lone ATV with five people onboard. A 17-year-old boy sustained major injuries, while two men, who were also passengers on the ATV, sustained minor injuries, including scrapes, bumps, and bruises.

A CHP helicopter H30 responded to the scene around 7:30 p.m., along with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s helicopter Henry-1. The rescue operation involved airlifting the injured teen via longline to the waiting CHP helicopter, which transported him to the hospital.

Meanwhile, the two men were flown by Henry-1 to a waiting ambulance, though it remains unclear if they were hospitalized. There is no word yet on the current status of the last two occupants of the crashed SUV.

One of the injured individuals reportedly had to hike uphill to get cell service after the crash to call for help.  The cause of the crash is under investigation by the CHP.

No further information is immediately available. None of the individuals involved have been named by the authorities yet.

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Car Accident Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 42,795 fatalities from vehicle accidents in 2022, a marginal decrease of 0.3% compared to the 42,939 fatalities reported in 2021.

The fatality rate, which stood at 1.37 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles in 2021, saw a reduction to 1.35 deaths that same year. Roughly 1% more Americans were actively involved in driving activities during 2022 compared to the peak of the pandemic year.

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As for specific states, California reported an estimated 4,407 fatalities in 2022, reflecting a 2.8% increase compared to the previous year’s count of 4,285.