1 Person Dead in Police Chase Crash on Highway 101 and Rivino Ranch Road [Ukiah, CA]

1 Killed and 2 Injured in Ukiah Auto Accident on Highway 101 and Rivino Ranch Road

 
UKIAH, CA (August 11, 2021) – Saturday morning, a person died after a police chase ended in a crash on Highway 101 and Rivino Ranch Road.
 
According to California Highway Patrol, the incident happened on Highway 101 at the highway interchange at Rivino Ranch Road.
 
Reports revealed that the incident started at around 1:35 a.m. when 2017 Volkswagen Beetle run a red light on State Street. Officers attempted to pull over the driver, but she sped away.
 
Furthermore, officers started a pursuit onto southbound Highway 101 but the driver managed to flee when the suspect vehicle reached speeds of 100 mph.
 
Moments later, authorities found a crash scene at the highway interchange at Rivino Ranch Road. Officers said that the vehicle collided with the side of an on-ramp while attempting to re-enter the freeway. The suspect’s vehicle struck a tree and rolled over.
 
Moreover, responders pronounced the front side passenger, a 14-year-old Potter Valley resident, dead at the scene. Paramedics transported the driver, a 15-year-old Redwood Valley resident, and the back seat passenger, a 13-year-old Ukiah girl to Ukiah Hospital.
 
The incident is under investigation.

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We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the victim.

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The Aftermath of the Crash

 
The aftermath of serious accidents can make everything difficult for a family. Grieving and handling legal claims don’t exactly go hand in hand.
 
“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal,” says Mark Sweet, a seasoned attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
 
Also, an attorney’s goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of catastrophic accidents.
 
“Insurance companies only protect their interests. Therefore, we’re here to protect those of our clients.”
 
In the face of such a tragedy, it is important to make sure your family is taken care of. If you want strong legal representation to advocate on your behalf, contact Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852. When someone dies in an auto accident, the children, parents, or guardians of the deceased have the right to file a claim. We are a wrongful death case law group that aims to do right by your loved one. More so, we’re determined to get you the best settlement while you work on healing and recovering. Call us today for a 100% free case evaluation. Above all, we believe your loved one deserves proper justice.