Stolen Vehicle Crash near Alamo Drive Left Caltrans Worker Injured
VACAVILLE, CA (April 27, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, Damani Mathews Jr. was arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in a crash on Interstate 80. The California Highway Patrol responded to the call around 10:23 a.m. regarding a carjacked vehicle driving along eastbound Interstate 80 at Interstate 780. However, authorities called off the chase for the stolen white Acura after the suspect drove recklessly. At about 10:36 a.m., the suspect went through an active construction zone near Alamo Drive and hit a truck and a highway worker. Afterward, the stolen vehicle’s driver exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. 29-year-old Damani Mathews Jr. of Oakland was later detained by Solano County deputies. Authorities booked Mathews Jr. into jail for multiple felony charges after being medically cleared. Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road and your surroundings. Do not engage in any non-driving activity which creates a potential distraction. You can help prevent an accident by abiding by all traffic laws and observing safety precautions.If you have been injured in an accident due to a reckless or irresponsible driver, then contact Sweet James. It is their goal to provide you and your loved one with the highest quality of legal representation. Their team is dedicated to helping you and your loved one win cases dealing with car accident injury, personal injury, or wrongful death. Their expert attorneys will fight for the justice that you and your loved one rightly deserve. Call them now at 1-800-900-0000 for your free case consultation. For more accident news, click here.
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