[07-26-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Multiple People, Including Children Injured After Head-On Collision in Valinda

Multiple people, including children, were injured following a head-on collision between two heavily-damaged vehicles in Valinda, Los Angeles County, on Wednesday evening, July 26, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on North Valinda Avenue and East Doublegrove Street around 9:40 p.m.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies could not determine the cause of the crash, pending an investigation. It’s unclear whether drugs, alcohol, or speed were a factor in this incident.

When the Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel arrived at the scene, they discovered children trapped in one of the vehicles. Upon extrication, a total of three children and multiple adults were taken to nearby hospitals in unknown conditions.

No information was released regarding the identities of the people involved. The investigation continues.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents cannot be predicted, but they can be prepared for. Make a checklist and keep it in your glove compartment in case of an accident. You can use it to guide you on what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect your rights. Below are some guidelines you can follow:

• 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

Automobile accidents are the leading cause of accidental death and injury in the United States. More than ten million people are hurt, and about two million die in car accidents yearly.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities nationwide increased by 8.3% in 2020. As a result of motor vehicle accidents, 46,980 deaths were recorded in 2021.

In 2019, 39,107 Americans died in car accidents. By 2020, that number had risen to 42,338.

According to the California Highway Patrol, 3,847 vehicular collisions resulted in fatalities in 2020. About 59% or about 2,260 fatalities resulted from accidents involving only one vehicle. Collisions involving two or more vehicles caused 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.