[04-15-2023] Sacramento County, CA – Two People Hospitalized After Single-Vehicle Crash Along Altos Avenue

Two people were hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash along Altos Avenue, Sacramento, late Saturday night, April 15, 2023.

According to the Sacramento Fire Department, the crash happened around 10:49 p.m. on Altos Avenue.

Two people were confirmed to have been transported to a nearby trauma facility.

The number of people involved and the extent of possible injuries is currently unknown.

The authorities have not released any further details.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents are unpredictable, but everyone can prepare for them. Keep a checklist in your car’s glove box to help you stay calm after an accident. It can guide you on what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect your rights. You can follow these guidelines:

• Keep calm and avoid admitting fault. Stay where you are to ensure nobody gets hurt. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Unless the accident was minor, there were no injuries, and there was no property damage, call the police. The police can interview witnesses, gather proof, and compile a report about the incident.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Record every detail of the incident, including the weather, road conditions, and any injuries you sustained.
• Do not admit fault under any circumstances, even to the police. Give the police officer your completely honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. See a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report it to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Speak to insurance adjusters. You can contact a claims adjuster, but remember to give them the necessary information. If you haven’t consulted an attorney first, you shouldn’t accept a settlement offer or agree to a recorded statement from an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from a seasoned California car accident lawyer.

Single-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Car accidents are a leading cause of preventable injuries and deaths in the United States. Every year, two million people lose their lives in vehicle collisions, and ten million more are injured.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities increased by 8.3% in the United States in 2020. Over the past three years, these figures have steadily declined.

In the US in 2019, there were 39,107 fatal traffic accidents. In 2020, this number rose to a record-breaking 42,338.

In California that year, 3,847 people died in traffic accidents. A total of 1,587 people, or about 41% of all fatalities, were killed in multi-vehicle accidents. About 2,260 people, or 59% of all fatalities, were involved in single-vehicle collisions.

In 72% of all collisions, 71% of collisions that resulted in injuries, and 77% of collisions that caused injuries, at least two vehicles were involved. Approximately 8,000 people were killed or injured in angle-collision accidents in 2020.