Police said he ran a red light before striking a bus stop
June 26, 2026 | Redding, CA
A 23-year-old driver was booked into jail after a Friday night crash in Redding that left four people with serious injuries.
What happened in the crash?
Anthony Martin was booked on felony DUI charges after a crash that seriously injured four people on Lake Boulevard.
- Date and time: June 26 just before 9 p.m.
- Location: Lake Boulevard and Oasis Road
- Vehicles: Honda Odyssey and Mitsubishi sedan
- Injuries: Four people hospitalized with serious injuries, including two men at a bus stop
Police say Anthony Martin was speeding south on Lake Boulevard when he ran a red light and struck a Mitsubishi sedan exiting the Dollar General parking lot. The impact pushed the minivan into a bus stop, where it hit two unidentified men.
Why do these accidents happen?
The Federal Highway Administration reports that roughly 40 percent of all automobile collisions occur at intersections, most often because a driver runs a stop sign or red light. Common contributing factors include impatience, reckless driving, and distraction.
| Statistic | Source | Details |
|---|
| 40% of crashes | Federal Highway Administration | Occur at intersections, frequently from running red lights or stop signs |
Legal Insights
National analysts note that independent review of crash evidence remains important in cases such as this.
“Time is of the essence in cases such as this, and injured victims must be ensured that evidence is reviewed in an efficient manner. In addition to the diligent work of law enforcement, an attorney will carefully examine what may have contributed to the crash and has the resources to hire expert witnesses, conduct driver background checks, locate witnesses to the crash, and review applicable insurance coverage.”
— candice bond, managing partner at Bond Legal
Bullet-point takeaways:
- Evidence preservation helps protect victim rights
- Background checks and witness location support thorough review
- Insurance coverage analysis identifies available resources
Victims of the crash may be entitled to personal injury claims covering medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.
“Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of various expenses. Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes.”
— stefano formica, of counsel at Bond Legal
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