Coachella, CA: Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash at Cottonwood Springs and Box Canyon Roads
Driver Airlifted after Coachella Crash at Cottonwood Springs and Box Canyon Roads
Coachella, California (March 15, 2021) – A driver was injured Sunday evening in a single-vehicle rollover crash on a Chiriaco Summit road in Coachella, according to a local news source.
The accident, which was reported at around 9:38 p.m. Sunday, March 14, happened at the Cottonwood Springs and Box Canyon roads exit from the westbound 10 Freeway.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a Honda Accord was traveling on the Chiriaco Summit roadway when, for unknown reasons, it overturned approximately 50 feet off the road.
Coachella Car Crash at Chiriaco Summit
Firefighters along with the paramedics responded to the scene and extricated the driver who was trapped in the wreckage. The patient was then transported to a local hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
The name and condition of the victim were not immediately disclosed.
Police closed the freeway due to the accident.
The crash remains under investigation.
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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