[10-12-2022] Glenn County, CA – Two People Injured in Two-Vehicle Hit-And-Run Collision near Willows

According to the California Highway Patrol, as a result of a hit-and-run driver leaving the scene of the accident, two people sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision on County Road 99W near Willows Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

According to the Willows area California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred on County Road 99W just north of County Road 24 in Glenn County.

Barbara E., 74, of Orland, was driving on County Road 99W just north of County Road 24 with passenger Joe E., 75, of Orland, when an unidentified male driving a 2007 Pontiac G5 crashed into the back of Everest’s car, causing it to flip over.

“After the accident, the Pontiac turned around and drove away north on County Road 99W,” the news release said.

Everest got a sore back and neck, and bruises on her stomach, among other minor injuries. In the accident, her passenger also got minor injuries, including cuts on his head and right arm.

Both were taken to the Enloe Medical Center in Chico by ambulance for treatment. Officials with the CHP said they think impairment was a factor in this crash.

Officer Barone wants anyone with information about this incident to call him at 530-934-5424.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the last few years, more car accidents have occurred in the United States. More than a million people die in car accidents every year. About 3,287 people die every day in car accidents because of this pattern. Car accidents hurt or kill between 20 and 50 million people every year.

Many people walk and ride bikes downtown every day. Drivers should never take their eyes off the road. There is no time to think about a car crash before it happens. It’s dangerous to drive in California.

More than 10,000 people die in car accidents in California every year. In California, there were 485,866 car accidents in 2017, of which 3,898 people died, and 276,823 were hurt. Since 2013, car accidents have killed 23.5% more people.

In California in 2018, 9 out of every 100,000 people died in car accidents. In this state, many people die in car accidents that are not on purpose.

Pay attention to the road, keep your car in good shape, and keep your driving skills up-to-date when you’re behind the wheel.

Glenn County Car Accident Lawyers

Most of the time, you don’t need a lawyer for a minor car accident. But consultations with Arash Law are always free, even if you don’t need their services.

Occasionally, insurance firms will use private investigators to “catch” accident victims engaging in illegal activities.

This means that a stranger follows you and your family to your home and place of work. No one can violate your right to privacy unless there’s a good reason.

A skilled car accident lawyer at Arash Law in Glenn County can tell you no to requests for information that are too general, have nothing to do with the accident, or try to invade your privacy. Our lawyers will be able to protect your rights better because of this.

There are many ways that insurance companies can break the law and hurt your rights. If you have been involved in a car accident in California, you should consult a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Arash Law offers a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer at Arash Law if you call (888) 488-1391.