5 Teenage Girls Hospitalized after Monte Rio Crash on Highway 116 near Austin Creek Road

Monte Rio, California (March 12, 2020) – A two-vehicle crash in Monte Rio left five teenage girls with injuries Tuesday night, according to authorities.

On March 10, at around 6:00 p.m. a white Jeep Wrangler, occupied by five teenage girls, was heading westbound on Highway 116 along the Russian River when it collided with a Honda Accord that was making a left turn from Austin Creek Road.

Authorities said the driver of the Honda, Isaac Ugar, 18, of Santa Rosa, failed to stop a stop sign, causing the accident.

One of the girls was airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in an unknown condition while three others were taken by ground ambulance to a hospital for treatment non-life-threatening injuries.

Ugar was taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries. His passenger, a 19-year-old Sebastopol woman, was not injured.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

Managing Partner and CEO Alpine Law Group, Mr. Arin Khodaverdian believes that car accident claims are rarely straightforward regardless of the circumstances involved. “Liable insurance companies will often do everything possible to limit their out-of-pocket expenses by either devaluing or outright denying your claim and it is crucial, therefore, to have an experienced attorney on your side,” He said.

Mr. Khodaverdian encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222