![[03-16-2025] One Killed, Several Injured After Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 101 Near Soledad](https://ak1.to//qiNbw.webp)
A fatal three-vehicle crash in Soledad left one person dead and multiple others injured on Sunday evening, March 16, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 7:44 p.m. on southbound Highway 101 north of Front Street.
A Subaru Impreza carrying three males from Salinas was involved in the collision. The driver, identified as 25-year-old Uriel M., and the front passenger were ejected from the vehicle.
The driver succumbed to his injuries, while the front passenger sustained major injuries. The rear passenger suffered minor injuries and was not ejected.
A black Audi SUV carrying two adults and two children was also involved in the crash. All occupants sustained minor injuries. The third vehicle, occupied by two people, resulted in only the driver suffering minor injuries.
Authorities found alcohol at the scene, but no arrests have been made for driving under the influence. CHP continues to investigate the cause of the collision.
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.
