Jose Hernandez Injured in Suspected DUI Crash on Highway 101 [Santa Maria, CA]

Angel Mata Arrested in Santa Maria Hit-and-Run Crash Injuring Jose Hernandez

 
Santa Maria, CA (July 01, 2021) – On Tuesday, 27-year-old Jose Hernandez of Santa Maria was injured while police arrested the 49-year-old Angel Mata of Santa Maria in a suspected DUI crash on Highway 101.
 
The accident took place shortly before 3 p.m. south of the Main Street onramp wherein a 2002 Chevy Silverado and 2002 Nissan Altima were involved.
 
Apparently, Hernandez and Mata were both southbound when the accident happened.
 
Mata was driving the Nissan at a high rate of speed in the left-hand lane and passed the Chevrolet, driven by Hernandez.
 
Mata passed Hernandez. He drifted across all three lanes to the right and drove onto the right shoulder.
 
Then, he made a hard turning movement to the left, went across the three lanes of the highway, and struck the center divider wall.
 
As a result, the Nissan’s front bumper was dislodged in the center lane into the path of the Chevrolet.
 
Meanwhile, the Nissan rested in the farthest right-hand lane.
 
Hernandez drifted into right-hand lane to avoid crashing the bumper. His vehicle hit the front end of the Nissan and his Chevrolet rolled-over.
 
Mata immediately fled the scene but was later located on Bradley Road.
 
Authorities arrested Mata on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and hit-and-run.
 
Both Hernandez and Mata incurred minor scrapes in the accident.
 
Never drink and drive.

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Prevention Is Always Better Than Cure

 
While driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives, it is one of the most dangerous activities performed daily. That is because auto accidents are a major public health threat. Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.
 
That is why it is indeed crucial that everyone drives defensively in order to avoid traffic accidents as much as possible.
 
Meanwhile, here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving: -First, always drive at a controllable speed.
 
-Then, it is also important not to assume you know the other driver’s intention.
 
– Also, be prepared to positively react to other drivers.
 
– This one, we should never neglect. Yield at intersections, even if you have right of way.
 
Most importantly, stay focused on the road. Remove all distractions such as mobile phone use, unstrapped toddlers, etc.
 
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