[09-13-2024] Sutter County, CA – Possible Minor Injuries Reported After Solo Car Crash Along Franklin Road

A solo car crash was reported in Sutter County on Friday morning, September 13, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol logs, crews were dispatched around 5:56 a.m. at the intersection of Franklin and Humphrey Roads.

The vehicle went off the road and crashed into a ditch. Four people were reported to be in the vehicle, sustaining possible minor to moderate injuries.

There is no additional information at this time.

Speak With Our Experienced Car Accident Lawyers In Sutter County

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Ask one of our personal injury attorneys, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., for help on your car accident case. Our Sutter County injury law office is here to help!

Schedule a free consultation with our reputable Sutter County car accident attorneys, who will analyze your case, discuss the next steps, and look at all the factors that could influence your settlement amount. They can also help you if getting more information or a police report proves difficult.

Our legal team has a long history of representing accident victims and has received numerous awards. 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 Sutter County Car Accident

Being involved in a car accident can be overwhelming and disorienting. Taking the right steps immediately afterward is crucial for your safety, protecting your legal rights, and easing the claims process. Whether you are the injured victim or the family of a deceased loved one, here’s what to do after a car accident:

1. Stay on the scene and make sure everyone is okay. Check yourself for injuries first, and then check others. Remain calm, and try your best to regain composure.
2. Move your vehicle or pull over to the side of the road if you can. Put your emergency flashers on to warn other motorists of the accident. Get somewhere safe to wait for the police.
3. Call the authorities to report your accident as soon as possible. The police can document the incident, gather information, and make it part of an official record.
4. Swap names, phone numbers, and insurance information with the other driver(s) involved in the accident. If possible, take photos of the vehicles, license plates, and other vital details.
5. Do not admit fault. This is a common mistake people make following any vehicular accident. Stick only to the facts of what happened when speaking with a police officer, but never admit fault. Nevertheless, be as detailed as possible in your description of the collision.
6. Go to the hospital or your primary doctor immediately. Immediate medical care can help reduce the damage you suffer from injuries. Tests and scans can identify internal injuries that may not show symptoms yet.
7. Report to your insurance company. Most insurers have time limits for how soon you must report an accident in California. Call quickly and follow the agent’s directions to report your crash.
8. Speak to insurance adjusters. As soon as the day of your accident, you may receive a phone call from the other party’s insurance company. You may speak to the claims adjuster but do not give away any more information than is necessary. Do not record a statement or accept an insurance settlement offer until you speak to an attorney.
9. Keep accident-related documents together and organized. Your file should include a copy of the police report, medical bills, the other driver’s information, injury treatment plans, and any other documents you’ve collected regarding the incident.
10. When in doubt, call us at (888) 488-1391. We offer free consultations so you can discuss your car crash without risk or obligation. We can determine whether your case has merit, help you talk to insurance companies, and assist you in filing a personal injury claim if necessary. Our California car accident lawyers are here for you. Our team answers the questions and concerns of many victims.

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.

Based on data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2021, motor vehicle accidents accounted for 21% of the total preventable injury-related deaths in the US. Approximately 19,515 deaths involving traffic crashes were recorded from January to June 2023, which is 3.3% less than the total 20,190 deaths reported in the first half of 2022.

In the first half of 2023, the NHTSA reported 2,061 fatalities in California due to motor vehicle accidents. The previous year, the state had a total of 160,819 deaths and injury collisions.

According to the most recent Transportation Injury Mapping System data, 516 collisions caused injuries or fatalities in Sutter County in 2023.