Santa Ana, CA – Car Accident Leads to Injuries on I-5 Near 1st St

Santa Ana, CA (May 16, 2022) – Police confirmed that several victims sustained injuries as a result of a car accident that happened in Santa Ana on Monday night, May 16.

According to California Highway Patrol officials, the accident took place around 8:25 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-5 around the area of 1^st Street. Two or more vehicles were traveling in the northbound lanes of traffic when the vehicles collided forcefully due to reasons that are still under investigation. All of the involved vehicles were badly damaged and had to be towed from the scene.

Santa Ana fire crews, paramedics, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were injured as a result of the accident. The unidentified parties were treated at the scene and then rushed to local hospitals for treatment.

The roadway was blocked in the area for a period of time. Police quickly worked to clear the scene.

No further details have been released but police continue their investigation into the accident at this time.

Our thoughts go out to those who have been impacted by this accident. We hope that they will recover as speedily as possible.

Car Accidents in California

There are many aspects of an accident that you will have to face all at once after it has occurred. This is an unfortunate and stressful reality that hundreds of thousands of people face every year in California due to the negligence of others. The road to recovery may seem so far away when you are trying to keep up with the bills caused by a car accident. If you have been hurt in a car accident, one of the most important things that you can do is start preserving evidence from the very start. You should speak with an attorney as soon as possible after a collision.

Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a car accident on their own, which is why speaking with a Santa Ana car accident attorney is so crucial. An attorney can play a vital role in every aspect of your claim. They can help you prove that the following aspects were present at the time of your accident:

• A driver owed you a duty of care
• They breached the duty of care through negligent acts
• The breach of duty led to your accident
• The accident led to your damages

If you have been hurt in a car accident that is not your fault, you should speak with a compassionate Santa Ana personal injury lawyer that you can trust.

At Russell & Lazarus APC, Personal Injury Lawyer, our attorneys are here for you after you have sustained injuries in a car accident that is not your fault. We understand how difficult it can be to face a car accident on your own, which is why our attorneys are here for you in your time of need. If you have been hurt in a serious California car accident, you should never have to stand alone. Please contact a car accident attorney in Santa Ana at (888) 539-3154 to find out how we can help you.

Note: This post was created through the use of secondary sources such as state and local news sources, police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents that take place in Orange County. The facts surrounding this accident have not been independently verified, therefore, if any information is incorrect, please contact Russell & Lazarus APC, Personal Injury Lawyer so we can update the post with the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request. 

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