Fresno County, CA: 1 Hospitalized after Car Accident at Chestnut Avenue and Muscat Avenue
Fresno County Accident Near Chestnut and Muscat Seriously Injures Female Party
Fresno County, California (May 12, 2021) – A female party was hospitalized with serious injuries following a traffic collision Tuesday afternoon in Fresno County.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the rollover crash site at about 2 p.m. in the area of South Chestnut Avenue and East Muscat Avenue.
The accident happened when a Kia sedan moving north on Chestnut made a left turn onto eastbound Muscat directly into the path of a GMC Envoy that was heading south on Chestnut approaching the intersection with Muscat.
The GMC then veered off to the right, where it slammed into a chain-link fence and rolled over.
Major Injury Fresno County Collision
Due to the impact, the GMC female motorist was ejected and sustained major injuries. She was then rushed to Community Regional Medical Center for medication.
Two kids, a boy and girl, riding in the GMC and wearing their seat belts were not hurt in the crash.
Meanwhile, the Kia operator stopped after the collision and cooperated with the law enforcers.
Intoxication was not believed as a factor in the accident.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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