Los Angeles, CA: 1 Possibly Hurt in Multi-Vehicle Accident on 710 Freeway at Firestone Boulevard
Child Possibly Injured in Los Angeles Car Accident on 710 Freeway at Firestone Boulevard
Los Angeles, California (May 7, 2020) – A child was possibly hurt following a multi-vehicle crash that took place Friday evening in Los Angeles.
The California Highway Patrol said the accident happened in the northbound side of the Interstate 710 Freeway at Firestone Boulevard just about 10:00 p.m. May 1
The circumstances that led to the collision were not immediately established at the time of the report.
Los Angeles Multi-Vehicle Accident on 710 Freeway at Firestone Boulevard
Medical personnel responded at the scene and found a kid laying on the highway.
The exact number of the involved victims and their current conditions has not yet been disclosed thus far.
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.
