Candelaria Hernandez Hospitalized after Car Accident on Highway 59 and Gerard Avenue [Merced, CA]

Candelaria Hernandez Injured in Merced Car Accident

MERCED, CA (April 15, 2019) – A 45-year-old woman sustained injuries after a big rig broadsided her vehicle on Highway 59.

Candelaria Hernandez of Merced traveled east in a 2006 Nissan Altima on Gerard Avenue around 5:55 p.m. CHP added that she stopped at the stop sign at Highway 59.

However, Hernandez then drove forward and failed to yield the right of way to 45-year-old Jushawn Davis.

Davis, a resident of Gilroy, drove a 2013 Peterbilt tractor-trailer south on the highway. As Hernandez’s car went into the path of the big rig, her car’s driver’s side got struck.

As a result of the collision, one lane closed. Meanwhile, Davis didn’t suffer any injuries.

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. This way, you can ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

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