Vehicle Goes Off Cliff on S.R. 1 in Leggett Run-Off-Road Crash

A Leggett run-off-road crash on June 22 at 1:26 p.m. left two people, including a juvenile, with moderate injuries. The accident happened after a Nissan sedan went off a cliff on State Route 1 (Shoreline Highway) near Mile Marker 100 in Leggett, northwest of Ukiah.

Two People Transported to Hospital Following Leggett Run-Off-Road Crash

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the incident, where the vehicle had plunged 150 feet down an embankment, leaving all four tires broken. Emergency responders transported the injured individuals to a nearby hospital for treatment. CHP is currently investigating the cause of the collision.

Run-Off-Road Accidents and Their Causes

Run-off-road accidents, where a vehicle leaves the roadway, are often attributed to driver negligence, but numerous other factors unrelated to driver error can play a significant role. Here are the primary causes of run-off-road accidents beyond driver negligence:

• Poor Road Design or Maintenance: Substandard curves, narrow lanes, lack of paved shoulders, and inadequate signage can all increase the risk of a Leggett run-off-road crash. Changes in roadway boundaries, such as discontinuities or abrupt lane changes and poorly designed intersections, are common contributors.
• Insufficient Lighting: Poor or absent street lighting, especially at night, reduces visibility and reaction time.
• Roadside Hazards: Lack of safety barriers, steep embankments, or proximity to water bodies can turn a simple road departure into a severe incident. Fixed objects like trees, utility poles, or ditches placed too close to the roadway are particularly dangerous.
• External Hazards and Obstacles: Drivers may swerve to avoid animals, debris, or other obstacles in the road, leading to loss of control and departure from the roadway. Sudden maneuvers by other vehicles, such as encroaching into your lane, can force a driver to leave the road. Fallen trees, disabled vehicles, or improperly placed construction equipment can obstruct the roadway and cause ROR accidents.
• Vehicle Defects: A Leggett run-off-road crash can occur if the driver’s brakes fail, a tire suddenly blows out, the accelerator sticks, or for other reasons. By retaining the vehicle, it can be examined to look for defects that caused the collision. A product liability claim may be placed against the manufacturer if it proves to be the cause.

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