[05-30-2023] San Diego County, CA – At Least 1 Person Injured Following Two-Vehicle Collision in La Mesa

At least one person was injured in a two-vehicle collision in La Mesa on Tuesday morning, May 30, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on the southbound lanes of State Route 125 north of Spring Street at around 6:10 a.m.

Upon collision of the two vehicles, the first vehicle rolled over onto its roof trapping its occupants. The occupant was extracted from the wreckage and taken to the local hospital.

It is unknown if there were other injuries related to the crash or how many people were in each vehicle involved.

It is uncertain if drugs or alcohol contributed to this incident.

Respected Car Accident Lawyers in San Diego County

In the event of a fatality or grievous injury caused by the driver’s negligence, the victim’s family may be able to sue for damages. If you sustained injuries or lost a loved one in a car accident that was not your fault, you should consult a personal injury lawyer.

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What To Do After A Car Accident

Although car crashes cannot be predicted, they can be prepared for. Keeping a checklist in your car’s glove compartment can help you remain calm after an accident. It can guide you on what to do, what to avoid, and how to defend your rights. You may follow these guidelines:

• Maintain your composure and stay at the scene to ensure safety. Check yourself for injuries before assisting others.
• Get to a secure location and await the arrival of law enforcement. Stop all vehicles that cannot shift to the side of the road. To prevent additional collisions, turn on your hazard lights.
• Call 911 to report the accident. Call the police unless the accident was minor, no one was injured, and no property was damaged. By interviewing potential witnesses and gathering evidence, the police can investigate the situation.
• Share information with all involved parties. Everything should be documented, including your injuries, the weather, road conditions, and the vehicle that struck you.
• Do not apologize to the police. Give the officer an accurate account of the events.
• Seek medical assistance. Consult a specialist or your primary care physician immediately. Immediate medical attention can mitigate the severity of injuries.
• Inform your insurance provider. Different insurance companies in California have different reporting deadlines for accidents.
• Contact insurance adjusters. You may speak with a claims adjuster, but only provide them with the necessary information. You should consult an attorney before accepting a settlement offer or providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
• Create a file. Compile and store all incident-related documents in a case file, including the police report, medical expenses, information about the other driver, and treatment plans.
• Consult an award-winning California auto accident attorney immediately.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents cause the majority of accidental fatalities and injuries in the United States. Every year, two million people are killed in automobile accidents, and ten million more are injured.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities nationwide increased by 8.3% in 2020. In 2021, 46,980 motor vehicle-related fatalities were recorded. In 2019, 39,107 people died in motor vehicle collisions in the United States. By 2020, this number had increased to 42,338.

California traffic accidents killed 3,847 people in 2020. 59% of all fatalities, or 2,260, were caused by single-vehicle accidents. Multi-vehicle collisions caused 1,587 deaths (41% of all fatalities).

Most collisions involved two vehicles (72% of all collisions, 71% of collisions resulting in injuries, and 77% involving two vehicles). In 2020, 8,000 fatalities and injuries were caused by angle collisions.