Desert Center, CA: 1 Airlifted after Big Rig, Car Collide on I-10
1 Injured in Desert Center Truck Accident on Interstate 10 Freeway at Red Cloud Road
Desert Center, California (May 16, 2021) – One person was airlifted to a hospital following a traffic crash in Desert Center Friday night, authorities said.
At about 7:40 p.m. Friday, May 14, emergency crews responded to the Interstate 10 Freeway at Red Cloud Road to investigate the report of a truck collision.
According to the authorities, a passenger car collided with a semi-truck for unknown reasons on Interstate 10 Freeway.
One person was trapped in the damaged car and had to be extricated by firefighters. The patient was then flown to a hospital in an unknown condition.
The driver of the semi-truck did not suffer any injuries.
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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