Drivers Extricated from Vehicles after Collision

Male drivers involved in a recent head-on collision in San Diego had to be extricated by rescuers from their mangled vehicles that blocked traffic in the Fenton Parkway area.

Reports show that one of the drivers, a 70-year-old man, collided with an incoming vehicle on Friars Road after he lost control of his westbound pick-up truck and veered across the lanes. The other driver, a 25-year-old man, was said to be driving a Dodge Stratus when he was hit by the other man’s Ford F-150.

The head-on collision caused heavy traffic near Qualcomm Stadium as rescuers freed the men who both sustained multiple broken bones in the crash. The older driver had fractures on his ribs and limb bones while the younger man had both of his thigh bones broken in the accident.

The investigation is yet to be concluded as many factors must be considered before the cause of the accident is determined. It can be caused by the older man’s intoxication, fatigue, or distraction inside his vehicle.

Woman Dies Another Injured in Foothills Head On Collision

Under the reasonable duty of care, motorists are responsible for any accident that they may cause. Because of this, they are expected to exert extra effort in being cautious when driving around other vehicles.

Also, they must use all safety equipments, such as seatbelts, as this has been proven to reduce the number of casualties in vehicle crashes.

Two female drivers in their 50’s were recently involved in a head-on collision in Foresthill. One of them was wearing her seatbelt and lived while the other who did not wear her safety belt died.

The 52-year old Foothills woman identified as Pamela Hawkins was said to be driving a Chrysler Sebring near Happy Pines Drive when the head-on collision with a GMC Acadia occurred.

Hawkins died while the driver of the GMC, who was wearing her seatbelt, survived with serious injuries and was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center. She was identified as 56-year-old Graciela Mata.