[08-08-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – 2 People Trapped & Injured Following Two-Vehicle Collision in Palmdale

[08-08-2023] 2 People Trapped & Injured Following Two-Vehicle Collision in PalmdaleTwo people were trapped in their vehicle after a two-vehicle collision that ended at a traffic pole in Palmdale on Tuesday evening, August 8, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at the intersection of Avenue N and 20th Street West that night.

Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel arrived at the scene to find two people, a man and a woman, trapped in their vehicle. There was no information about the other vehicle involved or the condition of its occupants.

The man was easily extricated, while it took more than 20 minutes to rescue the woman. The woman was taken to a hospital in Lancaster for treatment. The man was treated at the scene.

No information was released regarding the identities of the people involved, pending an investigation.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Be prepared to deal with car accidents anytime and anywhere. The survivors of these incidents know what a difference preparedness can make in avoiding and dealing with car accidents. Your rights can be protected by knowing what to do, what not to do, and how to avoid them. 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 an experienced California car accident lawyer.

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Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile crashes are the leading cause of unintentional deaths and injuries in the US. Approximately 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. In 2021, 46,980 motor vehicle accidents resulted in deaths.

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

A total of 3,847 fatal accidents occurred in California in 2020. One-vehicle accidents accounted for 59% of fatalities, or approximately 2,260. A total of 1,587 deaths, or 41% of all fatalities, resulted from collisions involving two or more vehicles.

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