Santa Ana, CA – Six Injured Following Head-On Crash at Bristol St & Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA (February 10, 2023) – On Tuesday, February 7, a head-on collision in the city of Santa Ana resulted in the hospitalization of six people.
At around 12:31 p.m., a collision occurred near the intersection of Bristol Street and Edinger Avenue. At the site, two cars collided head-on, and the victims had to be extracted from their vehicles using the jaws of life. The accident injured five adults and one child, who were all treated for their injuries in hospitals.
As of now, the cause of the collision remains unknown. Those with additional information are being urged to contact law enforcement, according to local police.
The cause of the collision is the subject of an ongoing investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
California Car Crashes
According to annual traffic statistics from 2019, 3,606 persons died in car accidents in California as a result of 3,316 fatal motor vehicle collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With 3,615 fatalities from 3,294 fatal crashes, Texas was the only state with more fatalities in 2019. According to data from the last four years, there were 3,606 fatal car accidents in California in 2019, 3,798 in 2018, 3,884 in 2017, and 3,837 in 2016.
Serious injuries sustained in a vehicle accident may have a substantial influence on the victim’s general health and well-being. Cuts and bruises are almost expected in accidents, but regrettably, other injuries can be much more severe. Please get in touch with us if you or a member of your family has suffered injuries in a car accident so that we can determine whether you qualify for financial compensation.
Even if you do not think a car accident significantly injured you, you should always get checked out at a nearby hospital or by a qualified medical professional. If an injury is not appropriately treated, it can have a significant impact on a person’s life, even if it appears to be minor. Unfortunately, many accident victims decide not to seek medical attention for their injuries. As a result, people are denied the chance to eventually file a personal injury claim and receive fair compensation for their suffering.
Before filing a personal injury claim to recover damages from an accident, discuss your situation with a Santa Ana car accident attorney. Other auto accident victims have benefited from the assistance of Russell & Lazarus APC, Personal Injury Trial Attorneys, in obtaining full and fair compensation for their losses. We will do all in our ability to safeguard your legal rights if you have been injured in a car accident. Call our offices today at (949) 309-0990 to discuss your case with a trained attorney.
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