Last week’s tragic California car accident killed Gregory Roush, a 60-year-old Folsom resident. The collision happened behind the Sutter Middle School at the intersection of Coloma Street and Dean Way. Mr. Roush was driving an old Ford pickup truck, and ran a stop sign. A Lincoln Navigator, driven by the unidentified woman with her two children, was southbound on Coloma, stopped at the stop sign and entered the intersection when the pickup struck her vehicle on the rear passenger side.

The strength of the crash spun the Lincoln 360 degrees. The Ford continued through the intersection slamming into a power pole. Mr. Roush was taken to an area hospital where he died. The two children and their mother were transported to the local hospital.

We are sending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Roush. We hope the mother and her children are recovering well and will not suffer any life-threatening personal injuries.

Auto Accidents in California

Based on the California Highway Patrol statistics, in 2008 there were 291 people injured in Folsom in automobile collisions. Intersections are extremely dangerous for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. Despite of all the guidelines and safety instructions crashes still happen due to speed, drunk driving and human error. Sadly, many drivers do not follow the rules of the road. The most common accidents at intersections are caused by running a stop sign or a red light, turning left or right without taking all proper safety precautions, and not paying attention to traffic or signs and signals.

Folsom Personal Injury Attorney

Initial reports from witnesses indicate Mr. Roush ran the stop sign. If the collision was caused by the negligence of Mr. Roush, injured victims have legal rights and remedies. They may ask for compensation for all medical expenses, loss of wages, pain and suffering and property damage. Whenever there are serious injuries a knowledgeable Folsom personal injury attorney will help victims and their families to file a personal injury claim against the negligent driver.

The DEMAS & ROSENTHAL personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.