Sheridan, CA: At Least 1 Injured in 2-Vehicle Crash on Highway 65 at Riosa Road
Injuries Reported After Sheridan Traffic Collision on Highway 65 at Riosa Road
Sheridan, California (May 22, 2020) – Injuries were reported following a traffic accident involving two vehicles in the area of Sheridan Wednesday morning.
On May 20, at around 11:50 a.m., officers received a report of a crash involving a sedan and a Dodge Ram pickup truck on northbound Highway 65 near Riosa Road.
As per the California Highway Patrol report, one of the involved vehicles faced the wrong way upon the impact.
Sedan and Dodge Ram Pickup Truck Involved in Sheridan Crash on Highway 65
Paramedics responded at the crash site shortly after 11:50 a.m. and rendered aid to at least one person who was hurt in the mishap.
Limited details regarding the wreck were disclosed at the time of the report.
The CHP is still investigating 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.
