Sacramento, CA: Man, 65, Injured in Car Accident on 30th Street near Elkhorn
Elderly Man Sustains Minor Injuries in Sacramento Car Crash on 30th Street near Elkhorn
Sacramento, California (May 8, 2020) – A 65-year-old man was injured following a two-vehicle collision in the area of Sacramento Thursday afternoon.
The minor injury crash took place at approximately 5:30 p.m. April 30, in the 6915 block of 30th Street, just north of Elkhorn.
The California Highway Patrol did not disclose the circumstances that led to the collision of the two vehicles.
Minor Injury Sacramento Car Crash on 30th Street near Elkhorn
All involved victims were attended to by medical personnel who responded at the scene shortly after the crash.
A 65-year-old man was confirmed to have suffered minor injuries in the wreck. The name and the current condition of the patient remain unknown to this time.
No additional information about the mishap was provided.
The CHP is still investigating to determine the cause of the accident.
What to do at the Scene of an Accident
Being involved in an accident can be frightening and make it difficult for you to immediately think of what to do at the accident scene because of being overwhelmed with emotions. In case you get involved in an accident, here are some tips on what you should do:-
- Take a deep breath to help you relax and ease the panic.
- Check yourself, your passengers, and the occupants of the other cars for injuries. In case of injuries, call an ambulance for medical attention.
- Report the accident to the police and mention if there are injuries, death, or serious property damage so that they can document the accident. It is good that police document about the accident at the scene to preserve accurate information.
- Turn on your vehicle’s hazard lights.
- Take photos of the damage and crash scene to preserve evidence.
- Remember to take the name, address, contact number, and insurance company name and policy number of other drivers. You should also provide the same information to the other driver but never give personal information to other drivers of witnesses.
- Never admit fault or discuss the incident. You should also not sign any papers unless it is for the police.
- Only leave the accident scene when police and other drivers do.
