Andrew Giganti Injured in Car Accident on College Avenue [Santa Rosa, CA]

Andrew Giganti Hurt in Santa Rosa Car Accident

SANTA ROSA, CA (May 30, 2019) – A man sustained injuries in a car collision on College Avenue on May 28.

According to the CHP, they arrested a 17‑year‑old Santa Rosa man. The arrest came after he sped more than 100 mph up Highway 101 through Santa Rosa in a Ford Mustang. As a result, he crashed with another driver stopped in a Ford Focus.

The collision caused the Focus to overturn. As a result 23-year-old Andrew Giganti of Santa Rosa suffered serious injuries, CHP Officer David deRutte revealed.

The teen didn’t suffer any injuries and fled the scene. However, authorities caught and detained him on suspicion of felony evading and felony hit‑and‑run causing injuries. In addition, officers booked him into Sonoma County’s juvenile detention center.

The chase began after 10:00 p.m. on Santa Rosa Avenue. An officer spotted the teen driver speeding and tried to pull him over. However, the teen drove away, heading north, and quickly outpaced the officer’s patrol SUV.

The Mustang’s unique taillights helped the officer track him. Upon exiting, the officer saw the wreck’s aftermath. The teen crashed into Giganti who was stopped at a red light in his Focus. The suspect drove at a high speed, hence, running into the driver’s side of the Focus. Giganti was traveling west on College Avenue at the time of the accident.

Giganti suffered serious injuries, including a leg injury. Responders transported him to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.

Road accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. One small driving mistake can lead to disastrous results. That is why it is important to drive defensively and to always abide by all driving laws. In addition, always pay attention to keep yourself and others safe.

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