Injuries Reported in Chase ad Crash at Salinas Restaurant on Main Street and Stephanie Drive

Injuries Sustained in Salinas Collision at Main Street and Stephanie Drive

Salinas, California – Injuries were reported after a chase ended in a 16-year-old driver crashing into a restaurant in the area of Main Street and Stephanie Drive in Salinas Thursday night.

According to authorities, the teen was driving recklessly in the area of South Main Street and Acacia Street just after 8 p.m. November 19.

A Salinas police officer tried to stop the teen but he fled traveling south on Main Street. Police pursued the vehicle and shortly after, the teen’s vehicle rear-ended another car near Main Street and Stephanie Drive.

The impact caused the teen to lose control and his vehicle jumped the curb. The vehicle continued and it crashed through a sign, before traveling through a grassy area and striking diners who were eating inside a tent set up outside the Gino’s Restaurant.

The victims sustained minor to serious injuries, but authorities do not believe there were any life-threatening injuries.

The involved driver tried to flee on foot but was caught and detained.

The incident is under investigation.

Wrongful death and personal injury attorney Arin Khodaverdian, President and Managing Partner of Alpine Law Group, urges accidents victims and their families to immediately seek legal assistance. “Those who are affected by tragedy have rights, but they must act quickly in order to preserve those rights to the full extent of the law. Often, swift action by an experienced attorney is imperative in order to preserve evidence, interview witnesses and immediately begin pursuing any and all responsible parties.”

While Mr. Khodaverdian does not represent any of the parties involved in this incident, he has recovered over $100 million for thousands of injury victims and their families. “In one case, we were able to recover a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim killed by a negligent driver. While this result is atypical and does not predict future outcomes, justice in this case help bring about closure and a swift sense of justice for the family.”

Mr. Khodaverdian, a contributor to this site, is available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 800-984-4123.