At least one person was injured following a two-vehicle collision in Fountain Valley on Thursday morning, June 6, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash, involving a Ford truck and a sedan, happened around 10:26 a.m. on the southbound side of SR-405 near Euclid Street.
Just an hour before this collision, a chain-reaction crash involving at least seven vehicles was reported, causing severe traffic delays. Authorities stated that a gray Ford truck and a red sedan collided along the highway after the Ford driver used the freeway’s flat tire lane to get ahead of traffic. This was considered to be the second collision with injuries after the initial crash on SR-405.
At least one person was injured, but the extent of the injuries and their condition were not immediately known. Details on their identity, including name, age, and gender, were also not provided.
CHP officers shut down several lanes on the freeway and conducted a SigAlert to investigate the incident and clean up the crash site. The public is advised to avoid the area as much as possible.
No further details were released. Investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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.