[04-29-2023] Ventura County, CA – Two People Injured After Single-Vehicle Crash in Santa Paula

Two people were injured after a single-vehicle crash in Santa Paula on Saturday morning, April 29, 2023.

According to the Ventura County Fire Department, the crash happened around 7:26 a.m. off the edge of a 100-foot cliff in Santa Paula Canyon.

The couple was rescued using a helicopter and found with minor to moderate injuries.

The cause of the crash remains unknown, and the authorities have yet to release further information.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents may not be predictable, but everyone can prepare for them. Keep a checklist in the glove compartment of your car after an accident to stay organized. 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 a lawyer 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 renowned California car accident lawyer.

Single-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents are the primary cause of avoidable injuries and fatalities in the US. Two million lives are lost, and ten million more are injured annually in automobile accidents.

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.

At least two vehicles were involved in 72% of collisions overall, 71% of collisions with injuries, and 77% of collisions with injuries. Angle-collision accidents claimed or injured 8,000 people in 2020.