Genaro Maravilla Critically Injured after Being Hit by Car on Placer Street and Willis Street [Redding, CA]

Man in Wheelchair, Genaro Maravilla, Injured in Redding Pedestrian Accident

REDDING, CA (January 16, 2019) – A man in an electric wheelchair sustained critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle on January 14 in Redding.

According to the department, officers responded to the intersection of Placer Street and Willis Street around 12:16 p.m.

Reports revealed that 54-year-old Genaro Maravilla of Redding was riding an electric wheelchair south on Willis Street when he was unable to stop at Placer Street and entered the intersection. Meanwhile, 81-year-old Joan Moynihan of Redding was heading west on Placer Street in a Honda Accord when she hit Maravilla.

Maravilla was thrown from his wheelchair and sustained major injuries. He was taken to Mercy Hospital where he was listed in critical condition.

Moynihan was reportedly wearing her seatbelt and was not harmed. Drugs or alcohol were ruled out by the police as a factor in the crash.

When behind the wheel, it is important to always be on the lookout for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. As a bicyclist, make sure to suit yourself with the proper biking equipment. By obeying traffic laws and being cautious of your surroundings, you can prevent unforeseen accidents and keep yourself and others safe on the road.

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