Placer County, CA — According to ABC10, an elderly man suffered serious injuries Thursday night, October 24, 2024, after a wrong-way collision on Interstate 80 in Placer County.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the man was driving a Toyota RAV4 in the wrong direction along the eastbound lanes near Taylor Road when he collided with the center median close to the Eureka/Atlantic Road exit.
The crash occurred just before 9:30 PM, prompting a rapid response from emergency personnel who arrived to assist the injured driver. Authorities reported that the man sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
At this time, investigators are working to understand why the driver was headed the wrong way on the interstate. It remains unclear if impairment, a medical issue, or other factors contributed to the incident.
Liability in Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. A personal injury attorney plays a critical role in sorting through these details to help victims and their families get the compensation they deserve.
Once liability is determined, the attorney can negotiate with insurance companies, who often try to reduce payouts. That means having legal representation can be vital to ensure victims receive fair compensation for their loss.
Martin Gasparian is the founder of Maison Law, a California Personal Injury Law Firm. Martin is a graduate of Georgetown University Law School and has been practicing law in California 2004. His practice focuses on helping injury victims know their rights and recover just compensation.
