[08-13-2023] Madera County, CA – Five People Injured After ATV Rollover Crash on Forest Service Road 6S36

Five people were injured after an ATV rollover crash in Madera County on Sunday afternoon, August 13, 2023.

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Forest Service Road 6S36 accident around 3:30 p.m.

The events that led to the crash are unknown, but five people were injured when an ATV overturned. A helicopter took two people to a local hospital with unknown injuries. Three other injured people were not hospitalized.

There was no disclosure of the identities of those involved.

The California Highway Patrol is assisting in the investigation of the accident.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Nobody can predict when an automobile accident may occur, but everyone should be prepared. Keep an accident recovery checklist in your car’s glove box to remain composed following a crash. It can provide instructions on what to do, what to avoid, and how to defend 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 an experienced California car accident lawyer.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Single-Vehicle Accident Statistics

In the US, automobile accidents cause the most accidental deaths and injuries. Car crashes result in two million fatalities and ten million injuries every 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 2019, 39,107 people died in traffic accidents in the United States. The number of deaths reached a record-breaking 42,338 in 2020.

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, 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.