Sacramento, CA: 2 Injured in Head-On Accident on Winters Street near North Avenue
2 Hurt in Sacramento Head-On Crash on Winters Street near North Avenue
Sacramento, California (April 20, 2019) – Two people were transported to the hospital after being involved in a head-on collision in Sacramento Thursday evening, according to the Sacramento Police Department.
The multi-vehicle accident was reported at about 3:45 p.m. April 18, on Winters Street near North Avenue.
As per the report, the crash involved three vehicles: a Sacramento Regional Transit works truck, a pickup truck, and a third vehicle. The accident occurred when the transit truck was struck head-on by the pickup. The collision resulted in damage to the third vehicle. No further details about the third vehicle were provided.
Two Hospitalized after Sacramento Head-On Crash
One person was trapped in the wreckage following the crash. The victim was extricated by the Sacramento Fire Department.
As per the dispatch, two people were transported to the hospital for treatment. One of the wounded parties was said to be in a critical condition. The names of the injured victims were not revealed.
The crash resulted in the closure of the highway as the officials conducted an investigation.
The investigation is ongoing.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these traffic accidents range from 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.
If you or your loved one was injured in this collision, Pacific Attorney Group could provide you with a police report on the accident. The report is important in deciding on the steps you should take.
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