Judith Claborn Injured in 3-Car Accident at Westwood Street and Avenue 178 in Porterville
Judith Claborn ID’d as 1 Of 2 Injured in Porterville Car Crash at Westwood Street and Avenue 178
Tulare County, California (June 18, 2019) – Judith Claborn, 72 of Porterville, has been identified one of the two people were injured in a multi-car accident that also killed a 56-year-old Porterville woman Monday afternoon in Porterville.
The fatal crash happened just before 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 17 at the intersection of Westwood Street and Avenue 178, between Porterville and Strathmore.
Authorities said a Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven by a 40-year-old Strathmore woman, was heading northbound on Westwood Street when for reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet veered off the east road edge of Westwood Street and over-corrected to the west.
The Chevrolet then crossed into southbound traffic and collided head-on with a Toyota Corolla sedan driven by the 56-year-old Porterville woman. The force of the impact caused the Chevrolet to collide with a Jeep Cherokee while the Toyota careened across the roadway and hit an olive tree.
Fatal Car Crash at Westwood Street and Avenue 178 in Porterville Monday
Claborn, who was a passenger in the Jeep, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and the driver of the Jeep was also hospitalized with minor injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet sustained major injuries and was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center.
The Toyota driver died at the scene. Her name has not been disclosed pending notification of family.
It is not known if the drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident.
Authorities closed roads at Westwood and avenues 178 and 182 as they investigated the accident. Alcohol or drugs were not considered factors in the collision.
The crash remains under investigation.
Pacific Attorney Group wishes Judith Claborn a quick recovery.
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. 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, 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.
