Stockdale Highway Crash Injures West High School Graduate Doug Allmon, Joshua Ramage Arrested
Bakersfield, CA (May 06, 2021) – On May 1, West High School graduate Doug Allmon, and another, were injured, and police arrested 41-year-old Joshua Ramage in a suspected DUI crash on Stockdale Highway.
The accident took place at around 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of California Avenue.
Officers said Ramage crashed with Allmon and another person riding bicycles. Ramage seriously injured Allmon and immediately fled the crash scene.
Allmon suffered life-threatening injuries and was in critical condition.
On the other hand, the second person incurred non-fatal injuries.
Moreover, officers arrested Ramage on suspicion of driving under the influence resulting in injuries and hit-and-run involving serious bodily injury.
A GoFundMe was set up for Allmon to help pay for medical bills.
Driving can result in injuries if you are not driving in a safe and legal manner. This is especially true if you are driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. It is important to always abide by all driving laws and to do your part to prevent DUI accidents as the consequences can be devastating for you and for others.
California’s Rising Numbers of Traffic Accidents
Thousands of people across California suffer injuries in traffic accidents every year. Therefore, it is indeed important to know how to proceed in case you find yourself injured after an accident. The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery while securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.
Sweet Lawyers offer legal representation from experienced and compassionate attorneys that safeguard your legal rights. We value the trust and respect of our clients, which is why we continuously fight to hold liable parties accountable and award our clients the compensation they deserve.
Thus, the most valuable step you can take in response to a crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.
“Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery while securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring. A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Moreover, injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are driven by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers.
Call Sweet Lawyers if you are involved in a crash. Our firm tackles serious injury cases that have settled for more than $600 million dollars in lawsuits. If you want to work with a team of experienced attorneys who will go to great lengths for your future, call (800) 674 7852. You can also reach us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week by online chat, text message, and email. Our team is here for you.