Bakersfield, CA: At Least 1 Sustains Minor Injuries in Truck Crash on California Avenue
Minor Injuries Reported After Bakersfield Truck Accident on California Avenue
Bakersfield, California (May 18, 2020) – Minor injuries were reported after a truck and a white sedan collided in the area of Bakersfield Wednesday morning.
The minor injury crash happened at around 8:22 a.m. on E California Avenue.
The California Highway Patrol did not immediately establish the circumstances that led to the collision of the semi-truck and the sedan on May 13.
Bakersfield Car and Truck Accident on California Avenue Injured At Least 1
At least one person sustained minor injuries in the wreck. The patient was attended to by paramedics who responded at the scene shortly after 8:22 a.m.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
The accident remains under an active investigation.
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.
