Two Injured in Rear-End Accident on Highway 36 near Carlotta Post Office [Carlotta, CA]

Carlotta Rear-End Accident on Highway 36 Involves Deer

 
CARLOTTA, CA (October 14, 2021) – Two people sustained injuries in a rear-end accident on Highway 36 in Carlotta Tuesday evening.
 
The accident happened around 7:15 p.m. on October 12, just west of the Carlotta Post Office. According to the California Highway Patrol, a vehicle struck a deer in the area. A second vehicle then rear-ended the first.
 
The deer fled the scene after it was hit, unknown if it was injured.
 
Meanwhile, a ground ambulance took two patients to a hospital, one with moderate and one with minor injuries.
 
As of 8:50 p.m., traffic was moving slowly through the area.
 
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash and factors involved.
 
To avoid traffic accidents, increase your following distance behind other vehicles and maintain a safe speed. Always check your blind spots and observe turn signals. Avoid distractions and scan the road for hazards. Also, practice defensive driving and wear your seat belt.

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