SISKIYOU COUNTY - A suspected alcohol-related accident Wednesday afternoon in Siskiyou County left a 28-year-old Yreka woman and a 60-year-old Montague man with major injuries, the Siskiyou Daily reported. The accident occurred on Harry Cash Road, north of County Road A-12, on May 25, 2011, at about 4:40 p.m. According to news accounts, Rose Feruson, 28, was driving a 1970 Ford F-250 pickup truck northbound on Harry Cash Road, when she lost control of her vehicle and drifted off the road, striking a large Juniper tree. Feruson and her passenger, Howard Stansbur, 60, both suffered major injuries and were taken to Fairchild Medical Center. Upon release from the hospital, Feruson was booked for felony driving under the influence in the Siskiyou County Jail. The cause of the May 25th suspected DUI crash on Harry Cash Road remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
DUI Accident Passenger Injury Liability
If the investigation by the CHP confirms that Feruson was driving under the influence and caused this accident, in addition to criminal charges, she may also be liable for the injuries her passenger suffered. Following a Siskiyou County car accident such as this one on Harry Cash Road, the injured victim or his family members would be well-advised to speak with a northern California drunk driving accident lawyer. A skilled and experienced attorney can advise the victim and his family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable, and best course of action in handling communications with the insurance companies.
Sources: Siskiyou Daily
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