Westminster, CA – Fiery Crash Reported at I-405 S & Beach Blvd
Westminster, CA (January 31, 2022) – On Tuesday afternoon, January 31, a fiery accident was reported in Westminster that resulted in injuries and caused significant traffic delays.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred in the afternoon, around 2:00 p.m. The crash reportedly occurred when two vehicles collided at high speeds at the I-405 S and Beach Boulevard interchange. It is unclear, at this time, what factors caused the collision, which resulted in the vehicles incurring major damage. There is limited information about the number or type of vehicles involved.
Emergency personnel was called to the scene to help those hurt in the accident. Paramedics, fire crews, and several other emergency personnel responded within minutes to the fiery scene. Firefighters helped the people from the wreckage and assessed injuries. Police have not released any information at this time regarding the number of people injured or the extent of their injuries.
The force of the impact caused major damage to the vehicles, blocked the roadway, and caused traffic to be backed up. Traffic was diverted while crews helped people from their cars, tended to injuries, and cleaned up the wreckage.
The authorities are still investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the crash and the events leading up to the collision.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for everyone’s full recovery.
Car Accidents in California
Being in a car accident is something no one ever anticipates occurring on a given day, and it always seems to happen at the worst times when life is already stressful enough. The stress continues after the accident when you’re trying to figure out how to handle the aftermath of an accident. When you’re injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you have options on how to proceed. People typically choose one of the following:
- Do nothing and pay out of pocket for the costs associated with the accident
- Submit a claim and try to take on the insurance company on your own
- Hire a personal injury attorney to represent you and fight for you to get you the money you deserve
Despite what the commercials and other advertising materials may claim, the insurance companies are not there for you and are not looking out for your best interest after an accident. Their business stays profitable by paying as little as possible on personal injury claims. It’s important to remember that you will not be dealing with your agent whom you may have a good relationship with. Instead, you’ll be dealing with an insurance adjuster who is trained to look for loopholes to deny your claim or limit your compensation.
Being in a car accident is a stressful event. After the accident, the stress continues as you are recovering and dealing with the insurance company. From new financial worries to physical injuries, all these new issues may leave you wondering how you will move forward. A trusted car accident lawyer can help you regain control and help you understand the next steps, including your legal rights and options.
If you were in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you should speak to an experienced car accident lawyer right away. Contact a Westminster car accident attorney by calling (888) 539-3154 to see 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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