Driver and Passenger Injured in Single-Car Crash on Highway 88 and Omo Ranch Road [Pioneer, CA]

2 Hospitalized after Pioneer Car Accident on Highway 88

 
PIONEER, CA (July 14, 2020) – Last Sunday, a driver and a passenger suffered injuries in a single-car crash on Highway 88.
 
According to reports, an 18-year-old driver of a Nissan Sentra traveled west on Highway 88, west of Omo Ranch Road. As he drove, he let his vehicle went to the right roadway edge. Then, he overcorrected back to his left.
 
Due to this maneuver, his car started spinning counter-clockwise across the road and the south side of the road. Eventually, the vehicle fell down a steep embankment before crashing into a tree.
 
Afterward, the vehicle stopped on the south side of Highway 88.
 
Responders transported the driver and the passenger, both from Elverta to a hospital with major injuries.
 

The Risks of Driving

 
Driving a car may seem like a commonplace event, but it is one of the most dangerous things you will ever do. It’s always best to focus on the task at hand. Put all distractions away, be careful around other travelers, and keep a safe distance from other vehicles around you. By being a defensive driver, you can minimize the risk of a car accident.

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Thousands of people across California suffer injuries in traffic collisions every year. It is important to make sure you are covered in case you find yourself in a severe collision. Hiring a personal injury lawyer is the best way to protect yourself and your rights in the case of an unexpected incident.
 
“Having an experienced attorney fighting on your behalf at such a delicate time in your life will make all the difference,” says Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
 
If interested in filing a claim for an auto accident case, call Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852. Our firm specializes in personal injury, wrongful deaths, disability, and car accidents. We know that a car accident can set you back financially, as well as cause you distress and trauma. We vow to stay on your side the entire way through your legal battle. For your convenience, you can also reach us through online chat and email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.