Vehicle Plunges Down Embankment on SR-29 in Calistoga

A solo vehicle accident occurred on State Route 29 near Livermore Road in Calistoga on the afternoon of May 14, 2025. At approximately 4:54 PM, a black Chevrolet Traverse veered off the roadway and descended a steep embankment, coming to rest about 30 feet from the road. Emergency services, including fire and towing units, were promptly dispatched to the scene.

Fortunately, initial reports indicate that there were no injuries consistent with the severity of the crash. Fire department personnel were on-site to assess the situation, and a towing service was called to retrieve the vehicle from the embankment. The vehicle was subsequently towed and stored by Calistoga Towing.

Motorists traveling in the area are advised to exercise caution, as the incident highlights the potential hazards of the winding roads in the region. Authorities remind drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to speed limits to ensure their safety and the safety of others on the road. Our thoughts are with those involved in the incident, and we are grateful for the swift response of the emergency services.

Potential Legal Considerations

When someone is hurt because another person was careless, it is called negligence. In these situations, the person who got hurt might have the right to get help or money for what happened. To show that someone was negligent, we need to prove four things: duty, breach, causation, and damages. First, the person who caused the harm must have had a duty to be careful. Second, they must have failed to be careful, which is called a breach. Third, this breach must have directly caused the harm. Lastly, there must be actual harm or damages.

In a personal injury case, the victim can ask for money to cover things like medical bills, lost wages, and other costs related to the incident. This is called a claim for damages. The person who was careless might have to pay for these costs if the victim can prove all the parts of negligence. Sometimes, the person who caused the harm has insurance that can help pay for these damages. This is where insurance claims come in.

Insurance claims are requests made to an insurance company to cover the costs of the harm. If the person who was negligent has insurance, the victim can file a claim with that insurance company. The insurance company will then look at the claim and decide if they will pay for the damages. This can help the victim get the money they need to cover their expenses without having to pay out of their own pocket. It’s important for victims to know their rights and to seek help if they need it to make sure they get what they deserve.