Jaime Moreno, Elio Mendez-Martinez and 6 Others Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Service Road [Ceres, CA]

Anselmo Jimenez Arrested after Ceres Injury Crash on Service Road near Moffett Road

 
CERES, CA (December 9, 2021) – Tuesday, Jaime Moreno, Elio Mendez-Martinez, and six others suffered injuries in a crash on Service Road.
 
According to reports, the three-vehicle crash pinned four of the six injured patients. Thus, emergency crews had to use power tools to free them.
 
According to reports, at around 6:15 p.m., 54-year-old Anselmo Jimenez of Ceres drove a 1998 Ford SUV. He headed east on Service Road near where it crosses over Highway 99.
 
Afterward, the SUV partially approached the westbound lane in front of a large Freightliner truck. Then, a 2021 Dodge pickup towing a trailer followed.
 
Eventually, the Ford sideswiped the large truck and then went to the freeway overpass. Then, it crashed head-on with the Dodge pickup.
 
Afterward, the SUV rolled over, landed on its roof, and stopped on the overpass guardrail.
 

More Details on the Crash on Service Road

 
Reports confirmed that the crash pinned three people in the Dodge pickup. Jimenez sustained major injuries and was taken to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto.
 
Responders transported 65-year-old Freightliner truck driver Jaime Moreno and 25-year-old Dodge pickup driver Elio Mendez-Martinez. They took both drivers to Doctors Medical Center and Memorial, respectively.
 
Meanwhile, ambulances transported the three Dodge pickup occupants with minor to major injuries.
 
Also, authorities confirmed that Jimenez showed signs of intoxication.
 
Thus, officers arrested him on a charge of felony DUI. Just before the crashes, Jimenez was involved in a hit-and-run collision. Furthermore, Jimenez faces a charge of misdemeanor hit and run.
 
As a driver, it is your responsibility to be a proactive driver, rather than a reactive one. Moreover, driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.

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Moving Forward in a Multi-Vehicle Accident

 
According to the US Department of Transportation, there are nearly 300,000 merging accidents every year.
 
Indeed, common events on the road can just as swiftly become safety hazards. Furthermore, one must remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a multi-vehicle accident.
 
Sweet Lawyers offer legal representation from experienced and compassionate attorneys that safeguard your legal rights.
 
Ultimately, we value the trust and respect of our clients. Thus, we want them to know that injuries sustained in an accident often don’t become apparent until months later when it is too late.
 
Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers says that Ceres accident cases may call for a separate investigation. Moreover, an experienced attorney can spearhead fighting on behalf of the injured party.
 
If you have been involved in a dangerous multi-vehicle accident, reach out to the experienced lawyers at Sweet Lawyers. Furthermore, we have over 40 years of experience in the legal field. We know what it takes to win your injury case. Let us fight for you, and achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a professional.