Woman in Wheelchair Struck, Injured at Bodega and Ragle Avenues
SEBASTOPOL (August 24, 2017) – A 27-year-old woman in wheelchair was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on Bodega Avenue Thursday morning, according to the Press Democrat.
Witnesses narrated that the woman, a Sebastopol resident, was crossing Bodega at Ragle Avenue intersection when she was struck by a silver KIA.
Sebastopol Pedestrian Accident
As per the article, medical personnel arrived at the scene shortly after 10:00 a.m. and found the woman overthrown about 75 feet away from the point of collision. Paramedics rushed the victim to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment of major injuries.
Meanwhile, officials mentioned the involved driver, only identified as 79-year-old Sebastopol man, remained at the scene following the incident.
The investigation on the injury collision is ongoing at this time.
It is necessary that motorists practice precautionary measures and follow traffic regulations while traversing the major roads. Factors such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, speeding, distracted driving or negligence often play a role in the occurrence of injury traffic incidents. In this case, authorities are still gathering more information to determine what actually caused the crash.
If you, or your loved one, have been injured in a traffic accident, and you believe another person is at fault, do not hesitate and call Johnson Attorneys Group today for a free consultation at 800-235-6801.
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