On the night of November 3 in Long Beach, a driver entered the 710 Freeway traveling in the wrong direction and began driving into oncoming traffic. What happened next is all too common in California wrong-way car accidents: the car, which was driving northbound in the southbound lanes, slammed into an oncoming car head-on, seriously injuring at least three people.
Unfortunately, wrong-way interstate accidents and highway accidents are more common than you may think. How does a driver possibly get onto an interstate or freeway going the wrong way, and why don’t they quickly realize their mistake?
In most cases, wrong-way accidents have the following five causes:
Because so many wrong-way accidents involve high-speed, head-on collision, they result in a high number of catastrophic injuries and deaths. If you or a loved one has been involved in a wrong way accident, you may want the assistance of a California car accident attorney.
At Russell & Lazarus, we can help you understand how your traffic accident occurred and who is responsible for damages. Call today to schedule a free, private meeting with one of our experienced lawyers: (949) 851-0222.
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