Westminster, CA – Hit-and-Run w/Injuries on I-405 at Seal Beach Blvd
Westminster, CA (April 21, 2024) – On Sunday, April 21, at about 3:15 p.m., a vehicle collision in the Santa Ana area injured at least one person.
The California Highway Patrol says the incident happened on northbound I-405 at the exit for Seal Beach Boulevard. According to the police, a crash involving at least two vehicles occurred in the left lanes of traffic, one of which fled the site of the crash. By approximately 3:30 p.m., police said that emergency medical technicians and firemen were en route to the scene. However, there has been no new information on the incident since it was first reported. In the interim, police are still looking into the accident and asked any witnesses to step forward.
Our thoughts and best wishes for recovery are now with the injured victims and their families.
Traffic Accidents in Orange County
California has one of the highest accident rates in the nation. Adding insult to injury, most of these accidents might have been prevented if motorists had taken more care and prioritized road safety. Distracted driving, particularly texting while driving, is a significant cause of accidents on our nation’s highways.
However, if you are injured in a vehicle accident, you must prove that the other driver was at fault. Naturally, you should see an attorney immediately after an accident.
It may be challenging to deal with the aftermath of a vehicle accident alone, particularly if this is your first experience dealing with the law. A myriad of complications may develop during an injury claim, but a Santa Ana car accident attorney can assist. There is just one opportunity for you and the insurance company to achieve a reasonable settlement on your claim. Thus, talking to a personal injury lawyer in Santa Ana is prudent, particularly because those with representation are far more likely to secure a fair, full settlement.
Our team is ready to assist if you or a loved one has suffered significant injuries in a vehicle accident that was not your fault. We will do everything it takes to learn the facts of your case by conducting interviews and gathering data. More than that, we’ll do all we can to help you and your loved ones reach a satisfactory conclusion so that you may go on with your lives. Contact us at Russell & Lazarus, APC, and our car accident lawyers in Orange County will work on your case without delay. If you want to discuss your options with our staff, give us a call at (949) 309-0990.
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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