Modesto Injury Lawyer Blog

A recent car accident in Modesto killed a 16-year-old passenger, according to WSVN.

The accident happened when the girl was driving around 7:30 a.m. in a Honda Civic. The driver of the vehicle swerved across to the eastbound lanes and hit a Mitsubishi Eclipse. The 17-year-old driver was injured in the accident, but is doing okay, the news station reports. The passenger died 15 days later. The driver of the Eclipse was reportedly not injured in the accident.

Both of the girls were students at Modesto High School. An investigation into the accident is ongoing, the Modesto Police Department is saying. Officials believe that road conditions could have been a factor in the accident. The roadway was wet and slippery as the area received about an inch of rain overnight.

Our Modesto car accident attorneys would like to ask everyone to travel safely throughout the remainder of the year. As kids are let out of school for winter break and we get to use up some holiday vacation time, many residents will be venturing out to gather with friends and family. With safe and defensive driving habits, we can all help to keep our roadways safe for everyone. Let's ring in the New Year safe, optimistic and injury-free!

Another teen car accident on Highway 132 seriously injured an 18-year-old and another driver when a young driver slammed into the back of a Honda Civic. The car was stopped in the westbound lane waiting to make a turn onto Stone Avenue.

Upon impact, the Civic was tossed into oncoming traffic and collided with an Acura Integra. The driver of the Integra was pinned in his vehicle and suffered injuries. A passenger in that vehicle was also hurt as a result of the impact. The 23-year-old driver of the Civic was taken to the hospital with injuries.

California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. The highway was closed for nearly an hour with rescue crews working frantically to clear the scene.

We would like to warn motorists about the dangers we'll be facing on our roadways throughout the remainder of the year. Motorists are asked to be cautious during every car trip. Unfortunately, motorists pay little attention to what they're doing behind the wheel as some feel that driving is now second nature. It's not. Drivers need to be cautious focused and alert at all times, especially teen drivers.

Parents are urged to talk with their young drivers about the dangers we face on our roadways. These young drivers are at extreme risks for an accident as they possess much less driving experience than some of us veteran drivers.

Consider offering your teen driver with more supervised driving time. Offer them with positive encouragement while they're behind the wheel. You may be one of the most influential people in your young driver's life.