Alleged DUI Crash in Redding Puts Two Passengers in the Hospital
Two people were sent to the hospital after an alleged DUI crash that took place in Redding on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Information from California Highway Patrol (CHP) states that the accident happened in the early morning in a residential area of the city. The driver of the vehicle has since been placed under arrest on charges related to driving under the influence.
Crash Details
The accident happened just after midnight on Bechelli Lane at the intersection of Hemsted Drive. A 20-year-old man from Redding was driving a GMC Sierra pickup truck when the vehicle drifted off the road. After it drove off-road, the car collided head-on into a tree and came to a stop. According to police, no other vehicles were involved in the collision. Further details about the circumstances of the crash have not been made available.
Response and Arrest
After witnesses reported the accident, police dispatched emergency officials to the site. When they arrived at the scene, responding medical officials determined that the two passengers of the vehicle, a 24-year-old woman from Anderson and an 18-year-old woman from Redding, had sustained serious injuries. Both were rushed to local hospitals via ambulance for emergency care. Medical officials reported that the Anderson woman had sustained severe trauma and was in critical condition at the hospital.
The driver was placed under arrest at the accident site and has since been booked into the Shasta County Jail. According to the police, a full investigation into the possible causes of this accident is still underway.
Recovering from Accident Injuries
Being injured in a car accident can be life-changing. Many people who suffer serious injuries are faced with a long road to recovery, and regaining your health can take years. In many cases, auto accidents leave people with lasting issues like chronic pain or limited mobility. Furthermore, the necessary medical care can be intensive and often involves surgeries, physical therapy, and other procedures.
Sadly, the medical care that people require for accident injuries can be very expensive. Affording quality treatment can be hard, especially if being injured has affected your ability to work. In many cases, lost income and medical expenses leave crash survivors wondering how they’ll be able to recover and move forward with their lives.
Calling an Attorney
Fortunately, it’s possible for crash survivors to seek compensation through personal injury claims. By holding negligent parties and/or insurance companies financially responsible for accident damages, many crash survivors can claim full payment for the losses they’ve suffered.
However, it’s important to make sure that your attorney has the right experience and skills for your case. If you’d like to learn more about how you can easily get connected with a trustworthy lawyer in your area, take a moment to watch this video:
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