5 Hurt in Kearny Mesa Car Accident on Kearny Villa Road near Balboa Avenue
5 Injured in Accident Involving Ambulance in Kearny Mesa, San Diego
San Diego, California (May 17, 2019) – Several people were injured in a traffic collision involving an ambulance in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego on Thursday morning.
According to a local news source, the crash occurred on Kearny Villa Road near Balboa Avenue at about 2:15 p.m. May 16.
As per the report, a 21-year-old man driving an Infiniti northbound on Kearny Villa Road when he collided with an AMR ambulance.
The impact of the collision caused the ambulance to crash into a third car.
5 Injured in Kearny Mesa Car Crash, May 16
The authorities who responded to the incident had to extricate two people who were trapped inside the car.
The two paramedics and two male occupants of the Infiniti were transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital as trauma patients.
The driver of the third car sustained minor arm injuries.
No other information was provided.
An investigation to determine the cause of the crash is underway.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, these accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of many of these traffic accidents include distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
From the report above, the circumstances surrounding the traffic collision remain unclear. However, the authorities will gather information including witness statements to determine the cause of the accident.
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What to Do Immediately after a Car Accident.
Car accidents happen very fast leaving the motorist without much time to make decisions. However, the actions a motorist takes after the collision are important in ensuring the safety of their passengers and other motorists. Drivers are encouraged to take the following actions after the crash.
- Stay at the scene of the accident. However, the vehicle should be moved safely away from traffic to avoid more possible collisions.
- Check on the safety of the passengers and other drivers and promptly notify the authorities.
- Exchange vital information with the other drivers. If possible, exchange contacts with witnesses.
- Take photos of the damage to your car.
- Contact your insurance company immediately. You are encouraged to disclose all the vital information as truthfully as possible.
- Keep all the medical records and keep track of all the related expenses.
