[07-22-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – 2 People Hospitalized Following Two-Vehicle Collision in Valencia

Two people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision in Valencia, Los Angeles County, on Saturday afternoon, July 22, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the crash occurred near the intersection of Newhall Ranch and Hillsborough Parkway at around 3:00 p.m.

Two people were trapped in the wreckage. Initially suspected to be children, that was not the case upon the firefighter’s arrival at the scene, said Melanie F., supervising fire dispatcher for the LAFD.

The two victims were taken to a local hospital. No information was released regarding the identities of the people involved.

The cause of the crash is unknown, pending an investigation.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere, so you must always be prepared. The importance of being prepared for an accident cannot be overstated. Your rights can also be protected by knowing what to do and what to avoid. These guidelines can help you:

• Remain calm and remain at the scene to ensure safety. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Stay in a safe location until the authorities arrive. Pull over any vehicles that cannot move to the side of the road. To prevent further collisions, activate your hazard lights.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Call the police unless the collision was minimal, no one was hurt, and no property was damaged. The police can investigate by speaking with prospective witnesses and gathering evidence.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Document everything, from your injuries to the weather, road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
• Do not admit fault to the police. Give the police officer an honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. Consult 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.
• Contact insurance adjusters. You can talk to a claims adjuster but only share the necessary information with them. You should consult a lawyer before accepting a settlement offer or providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, details about the other driver, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from a skilled California car accident lawyer.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Car crashes are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries and deaths in the US. Two million people die in car accidents yearly, and ten million are injured.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities nationwide increased by 8.3% in 2020. Motor-vehicle accidents caused 46,980 deaths in 2021.

Car accidents killed 39,107 Americans in 2019. In 2020, that number was 42,338.

The state of California recorded 3,847 fatal vehicle collisions in 2020. About 59% or about 2,260 fatalities resulted from accidents involving only one vehicle. Collisions involving two or more vehicles were responsible for 1,587 deaths, or 41% of all fatalities.

Two vehicles were involved in the most collisions (72% of all collisions, 71% of collisions that caused injuries, and 77% of all injuries). Angle collisions caused the most fatalities and injuries, with roughly 8,000 in 2020.