Monte Wood Escapes, Briana Schofield Injured in Hit-and-Run Car Accident on Highway 116 [Monte Rio, CA]

Monte Wood Flees, Briana Schofield and Children Hurt in Highway 116 Accident Near Bohemian Highway

 
MONTE RIO, CA (June 19, 2019) – A hit-and-run head-on crash Sunday night on Highway 116 near Bohemian Highway left a woman and her three kids with injuries.
 
According to news reports, California Highway Patrol is searching for a Cazadero man, who officers say left his family at the scene following a two-vehicle accident.
 
The 6 p.m. crash happened as Monte Rio Wood tried passing up a vehicle making a left turn. During this maneuver, Wood reportedly merged into the eastbound lanes while traveling west and struck a pickup truck head-on.
 
For unknown reasons, Wood left the scene, abandoning his 8-month-old daughter, 6-year-old son and 10-year-old son. They, along with their 30-year-old mother Briana Schofield, suffered minor to moderate injuries.
 
The driver of the pickup truck, however, escaped harm.
 
Officials have yet to determine the ultimate cause of the accident. A follow-up investigation concerning this is underway.
 
Being involved in a car accident can shake anyone up. However, it is always best to remain calm and wait for officers to arrive if needed. Check on those involved in case anyone needs medical attention. You can save someone’s life and yourself from trouble with the law by cooperating with officials.

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