El Dorado Hills, CA – On the afternoon of Thursday, September 10, 2026, a driver was pinned under their own vehicle after it unexpectedly rolled away, according to FOX40.
Authorities said the vehicle rolled away from the driver, who attempted to stop it before becoming pinned underneath. As a result, the driver sustained injuries requiring extrication.
Multiple crews from the El Dorado Hills Fire Department responded and safely extricated the patient, who was transported to a trauma center for further evaluation and treatment.
El Dorado Hills Car Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
California law requires manufacturers to ensure that parking brakes, transmissions, and other safety mechanisms function properly to prevent a vehicle from rolling away unattended. When a vehicle unexpectedly rolls and injures its own driver, investigators may examine whether a mechanical defect, improper parking on a slope, or another factor contributed to the incident.
The driver may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim, which can provide compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the accident.
For more information on personal injury claims, visit MaisonLaw.com.
