Kai Burke Hurt in DUI Crash on Manchester Avenue and Orangewood Avenue in Anaheim
Kai Burke Among 5 Utah Teens Injured in Anaheim Traffic Crash on Manchester Avenue and Orangewood Avenue
Anaheim, California (July 29, 2019) – Kai Burke was one of the Utah teens who were injured in a suspected DUI collision late Friday night in Anaheim, according to a local news source.
The wreck happened at about 11:45 p.m. July 26, on Manchester Avenue and Orangewood Avenue.
Police said a man was driving a black 2014 Dodge sedan southbound on Manchester Avenue when he ran a red light at the intersection and crashed into a black 2019 Honda Fit heading east on Orangewood Avenue.
The impact pushed both vehicles of the side of the roadway and into a utility pole.
Kai Burke Injured in Anaheim Traffic Crash, July 26
Burke was among five teens from Utah who were riding in the Honda at the time of the collision. All occupants of the Honda were taken to a hospital with major injuries.
Burke was hospitalized in the intensive care unit with a brain bleed.
The crash is under investigation.
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.
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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, the 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 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.
