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[07-26-2024] Los Angeles County, CA – Injuries Being Examined After Multi-Vehicle Rollover Crash Along Highway 14 in Santa Clarita

Published July 31, 2024

Injuries are being examined after a multi-vehicle rollover crash in Santa Clarita on Friday morning, July 26, 2024.

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the traffic incident happened at about 10:13 a.m. on southbound Highway 14, north of Placerita Canyon Road.

When responders arrived, they found one vehicle rolled over on its roof. The number of vehicles and people involved was not disclosed, but it was reported that one person got trapped inside the wreckage. That person was extricated safely.

The extent of the possible injuries sustained in the collision is still unclear. Two highway lanes were blocked while first responders helped the people affected by the accident.

No further information was immediately available, and the authorities are still gathering all the necessary details to determine the official cause of the collision

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.

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