[09-12-2024] Sacramento County, CA – Ambulance Dispatched After Two-Vehicle Crash on Northbound I-5

A crash involving at least two vehicles was reported on northbound Interstate 5 in Sacramento on Thursday afternoon, September 12, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol logs, crews responded to the crash near Sacramento Airport at Airport Boulevard around 2:05 p.m.

It was unclear if any injuries were reported. However, an ambulance was dispatched to the scene.

The crash blocked multiple lanes, causing delays for drivers traveling northbound on the freeway.

Contact Our Renowned Car Accident Lawyers In Sacramento, CA

If you or a loved one has been harmed in a car accident, you may be able to seek compensation. Ask one of our personal injury attorneys, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., for help on your car accident case. Our Sacramento injury law firm is here to help!

Schedule a free consultation with our skilled Sacramento car accident attorneys, who will analyze your case, discuss the next steps, and look at all the factors that could affect your settlement amount. Furthermore, they can help you if acquiring additional information or a police report is difficult.

Our legal team has well-established careers and accolades for advocating for accident victims. The clients we have worked with have been awarded compensation totaling more than $500 million.

If you want to speak with one of our personal injury lawyers, please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out the “Do I Have a Case?” form.

What To Do After A Car Accident in Sacramento, CA

A car accident can be terrifying and distressing. Knowing the necessary procedures to follow promptly following an accident can help safeguard your safety, preserve your legal rights, and make the claim process easier.

Whether you are the injured party or a family member of a deceased victim, here’s what you should do following a car accident:

1. Stay on the scene and check on everyone’s condition. First, examine yourself for injuries, then others. Stay composed and try to regain your calm.
2. Report the accident to the authorities as soon as possible. The police will document the incident and collect information for official records.
3. If possible, pull over to the side of the road, use your emergency flashers to alert other cars, and locate a safe area to wait for the police.
4. Share the names, phone numbers, and insurance information with the other driver(s). If possible, picture the vehicles, license plates, and other important details.
5. When speaking with the police or others involved, avoid admitting fault or apologizing. Stick to the facts when discussing the accident.
6. Visit a hospital or your primary doctor right away. Prompt medical care can help reduce the severity of an injury and discover internal damage.
7. California insurers have deadlines for reporting accidents. Contact your insurer promptly and follow the agent’s instructions.
8. You may receive a call from the other party’s insurer shortly after the collision. Be cautious about the information you share. Do not record statements or accept settlement offers without first consulting an attorney.
9. Keep all accident-related paperwork, such as police reports, hospital bills, and other important information.
10. If in doubt, call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation. We can assess your case, assist with insurance communications, and help you file a personal injury claim if necessary. Our California car accident lawyers are here to support you and address your concerns.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Car Accident Statistics

According to data issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2021, motor vehicle accidents were responsible for 21% of all preventable injury-related deaths in the United States. From January to June 2023, around 19,515 traffic-related deaths were documented, which is 3.3% lower than the total 20,190 deaths reported in the first half of 2022.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 2,061 fatalities in California from motor vehicle accidents in the first half of 2023. In the previous year, the state experienced 160,819 deaths and injury collisions.

According to the latest Transportation Injury Mapping System data, 3,564 crashes resulted in injuries or fatalities in Sacramento in 2023.