[05-15-2023] Fresno County, CA – Two People Hospitalized After Single-Vehicle Crash Along Dakota Avenue

Two people were hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash along Dakota Avenue, Fresno, on Monday afternoon, May 15, 2023.

The Fresno Fire Department reported that the crash happened around 1:14 p.m. between Maple Avenue and Dakota Avenue.

A female driver and her passenger were on board a BMW when the driver’s sandals got stuck on the gas pedal. This caused the vehicle to crash into a power pole.

The two occupants were trapped and extricated themselves from the vehicle. They sustained injuries and were transported to Community Regional Medical Center.

The authorities are currently investigating further into the crash.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

It is impossible to predict when a car accident will occur, but everyone can prepare for it. You should have a checklist in the car’s glove compartment to help you recover after an accident. It can tell you 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 to the police. Give the police officer your 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

The majority of avoidable injuries and deaths in the United States occur due to automobile accidents. There are two million deaths and ten million injuries caused by traffic accidents each year.

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.