Santa Ana, CA – Injuries Reported in Car Accident on SR-57 Near Chapman Ave

Santa Ana, CA (May 5, 2022) – Injuries were reported in a serious car accident that took place on a major Santa Ana highway on Thursday night, May 5.

California Highway Patrol officials confirmed that the accident happened around 10:04 p.m. in the southbound lanes of SR-57 around the area of Chapman Avenue. One or more vehicles were traveling in the southbound lanes when they suddenly collided due to unknown reasons. The involved vehicles were heavily damaged and had to be removed from the scene by tow trucks.

Santa Ana medics and fire crews were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. Injured victims were seen being cared for by paramedics at the scene of the crash. The parties were rushed to local hospitals for treatment.

Nearly all southbound lanes of traffic were blocked in the area until police cleared the scene.

California Highway Patrol officials continue their investigation into the circumstances of the collision at this time.

We offer our warmest thoughts to those injured as a result of the accident. We hope that they receive a fast and easy recovery.

Car Accidents in California 

Official reports show that California experiences more car accidents than many other states in the entire U.S. In 2017, in fact, approximately 197,146 car accidents took place throughout the state of California that led to injuries. Though car accidents have been on the rise virtually everywhere, our major highways are known for being some of the busiest places, which means that they are also some of the most dangerous areas. Victims, as well as their families, pay some of the biggest prices when an accident occurs. Having your life turned upside-down due to a car accident can affect your life in many ways, which is why you should have an attorney on your side who can help.

The path toward results after a car accident can be extremely stressful. If you have been hurt in one of these accidents, a Santa Ana car accident lawyer can help you along the way. You know that your accident could have been prevented if a driver had taken precautions on our roads. However, it happened, and now you have been extensively harmed. An attorney will help you show that the following aspects took place in your accident:

• The driver involved in your crash owed you a duty of care
• The driver breached their duty of care through negligent actions
• The breach of duty led to your accident
• The accident caused you to sustain injuries and other damages

You have legal recourse following a collision, which is why you should speak with a Santa Ana personal injury attorney immediately.

If you have been hurt in a car accident, our attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here for you. Our attorneys are here to serve all of your needs as you navigate the California legal system for the first time in your life. We have helped many victims retain their rights and receive the compensation that they deserve after an accident. Please do not hesitate to contact a car accident attorney in Santa Ana at (888) 539-3154 to find out what we can do for 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. 

Disclaimer: This is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.