Today, a driver found themselves in a precarious position as they swerved to avoid crashing into another car at the intersection of Smith Ranch Road and Redwood Highway. According to a tweet by the San Rafael Police Department, the driver had been going too fast as they approached the intersection and swerved to avoid hitting another car that was making a turn.
SHOULDERED:
— San Rafael Police Department (@SanRafaelPolice) August 30, 2023
Today, SRPD Officers went to a report of a solo vehicle collision at Smith Ranch Road and Redwood Highway.
Officers determined that the driver had been going too fast while approaching the intersection. Another car in front was starting to make a turn and the… pic.twitter.com/yp2BK8Xw4b
In an attempt to avoid a collision, the driver consequently veered across a concrete median and crashed into the shoulder of the road. Miraculously, no injuries were sustained, and after an investigation conducted by the responding officers, it was revealed that the driver was not under the influence of any alcohol or drugs during the incident, as detailed by the San Rafael Police Department's tweet.
Previous safety campaigns and studies have emphasized the correlation between excessive speed and the increased risk of accidents on the road. An analysis of traffic accidents has consistently shown that reducing speed can not only lower the likelihood of crashes but also lessen the severity of the accidents that do occur, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
