Santa Ana, CA – Injury-Causing Accident Occurs on I-5 at Hwy 22
Santa Ana, CA (March 20, 2023) – On Monday, March 20, a crash was reported in Santa Ana that injured multiple people.
According to officials, the accident occurred around 7:45 p.m. on southbound Interstate 5, close to the exit heading to Highway 22.
Multiple emergency agencies, including California Highway Patrol, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and paramedics, were called to the scene. Officials reported that at least one or two people were injured in the accident. In the aftermath, ambulances were requested to transfer those people to local hospitals. However, details concerning the extent of the parties’ injuries have not been released at this time.
The accident blocked two lanes of traffic and caused disruptions in the area. Traffic was slowed while crews helped people from their cars, tended to injuries, and cleaned up the wreckage. Paramedics transported four people to area hospitals for further treatment.
The authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and the events leading up to the collision.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims. We hope for their complete recovery.
Car Accidents in California
Car accidents can happen in a split second. Drivers are supposed to pay close attention to their surroundings and drive defensively to prevent accidents. However, with so many cars on the road, especially when drivers are speeding, cars can come from out of almost nowhere and cause an accident.
After a car accident, you may wonder what steps to take. Here is a list of a few of the important first steps to take after an accident.
- If physically able, document information about the accident while at the scene so that it’s fresh in your mind (i.e., make, model, color, and license plate number of the vehicles involved, and how the accident happened)
- Call the police as soon as possible, so they can record the accident and investigate
- Get the names and contact information of anyone else involved in the accident and exchange insurance information.
- Get the names and contact information of any witnesses (this information can be given to the police when they arrive)
- Seek immediate medical attention. Some injuries are not noticeable right away, so it is important to be checked out by a medical professional to determine if you may need further treatments.
- Report the accident to your own insurance company
- Contact a car accident attorney
A car accident can cause significant disruptions to your life, including new financial worries resulting from medical expenses, to vehicle repairs or replacement, just to name a few. Especially if you’re injured, you may be worried about how you will pay for your medical care, expenses, and lost wages if you can’t work for some time. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may be entitled to compensation from those who caused the accident.
If you or a family member were in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you should speak to an experienced car accident lawyer right away. Contact a Santa Ana-area car accident attorney at Russell & Lazarus. APC, by calling (949) 309-0990 to discuss your case.
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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