![[01-19-2025] One Dead, One Injured After Car Crashes Into Tree On Highway 101 In Santa Rosa](https://ak1.to//b4^.webp)
A man was killed while a woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a car crashed into a tree and caught fire in Santa Rosa early Sunday morning, January 19, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 4:12 a.m. on Highway 101 north of Dry Creek Road.
CHP dispatch received reports of the vehicle speeding excessively before the collision. Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered an Infiniti sedan engulfed in flames off the roadway.
The male occupant was pronounced dead at the scene, while the female passenger was transported to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the Infiniti was traveling at high speeds when the driver lost control, veered off the road, and crashed into a tree, leading to the vehicle catching fire.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the crash to contact the Santa Rosa CHP office at (707) 806-5600.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
