Impaired Driver Hospitalized after Crash on Highway 101 and San Anselmo Road [Atascadero, CA]

Atascadero Auto Accident on Highway 101 and San Anselmo Road

 
ATASCADERO, CA (April 25, 2021) – Friday afternoon, an impaired driver required hospitalization after a crash on Highway 101 and San Anselmo Road.
 
Officer Jose Meza of the CHP confirmed that the crash occurred at 1:40 p.m. Moreover, it happened on Highway 101-Northbound, north of San Anselmo Road.
 
According to reports, a 73-year-old Nissan Titan driver experienced an unknown medical event. Moreover, his wife said that he went blank and began holding his chest.
 
Then, he began braking the vehicle. Thus, his wife veered the vehicle to the shoulder of the road.
 
Afterward, a semi-truck clipped the slowing Nissan. Meanwhile, the wife tried to park the Nissan until it came to a stop.
 
Also, responders took the driver to Twin Cities Hospital, CHP revealed.
 
When behind the wheel of a vehicle, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of yourself and others around you. Moreover, it is important to always drive within the posted speed limit. Also, slow down if you see traffic stalling ahead to avoid hitting other vehicles.

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What’s Next after a Car Accident

 
Serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation.
 
Furthermore, a lawyer will make sure victims are not cheated of the proper compensation they are owed.
 
“We can secure evidence in your favor, request additional information, get vital eyewitness accounts, and review insurance coverage you are entitled to that may not be common knowledge,” says Mark Sweet, a seasoned attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
 
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