![[01-31-2025] Wrong-Way Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash, Minor Injuries On Interstate 5 Near Maxwell](https://ak1.to//nVc12.webp)
A wrong-way driver caused a multi-vehicle crash, resulting in injuries, on Interstate 5 near Maxwell in Colusa County on Friday morning, January 31, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just before 10:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes north of Maxwell Road.
Authorities reported that a driver traveling north in the southbound lanes struck a vehicle. The impacted driver attempted to swerve but was clipped, causing it to sideswipe another vehicle in the slow lane.
Only minor injuries were reported. CHP does not suspect drugs or alcohol as factors but believes the elderly driver from Willows may have been suffering from dementia.
All lanes have since been cleared, and traffic has returned to normal. The crash remains under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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