Palm Springs, CA: Major Injury Traffic Collision on Interstate 62
At Least 2 Hospitalized after Palm Springs Car Accident on Interstate 10 near Highway 62
Palm Springs, California (May 9, 2020) – Authorities are investigating a traffic collision that left at least two people injured in Palm Springs.
The crash happened at about 3:30 p.m., on May 8, on Interstate 10, just west of Highway 62 interchange.
According to the police, a carjacking suspect, identified as Richard Hamilton, 34, of Palm Springs, drove the wrong way and collided head-on with two-vehicles in two separate incidents.
Hamilton failed to yield for a traffic stop and struck a vehicle. He was being pursued by the police who terminated the chase before Hamilton drove onto the interstate westbound in the eastbound lanes.
Moments later, Hamilton reportedly crashed head-on with a second car as he was driving westbound against traffic on Interstate 10.
2 Injured in Traffic Collision on Interstate 62 in Palm Springs
The driver of the second car sustained minor injuries due to the accident.
Hamilton was arrested and taken to a hospital with major injuries.
No injuries were reported in the first crash.
Westbound lane No 1 and the eastbound lanes 1 and 2 were closed for an unknown period following the mishap.
The crash remains under investigation.
When a car accident occurs, the responsible party will be required by law to compensate the victims for medical expenses, lost earnings, and future loss of earnings or medical care. In serious accidents, the responsible driver may be held accountable for paying non-economic damages, including emotional trauma, pain, and suffering.
Mark Shayani, the Managing Attorney at Pacific Attorney Group, says determining where liability lies is not direct and straightforward due to varying factors being involved and the fact that most people will want to avoid responsibility even when they were at fault. Additionally, the insurance companies that cover the car that will be found at fault will want to reduce the amounts to be offered as compensation to the lowest levels possible.
“It is of the utmost importance that you do not give any statements or admit fault if approached by the other driver’s insurance company. Anything you say could be used against you at a later date when the liability of the collision is determined.” Shayani said.
Mr. Shayani advises victims of car accidents or their family members to seek legal help from a seasoned attorney who can conduct an independent investigation and fight for their rights.
Contact Pacific Attorney Group at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an auto accident attorney for advice.
