Pittsburg, CA: Driver Hospitalized after Car Crash on Highway 4 near Railroad Avenue On-Ramp
1 Sustains Major Injuries in Pittsburg Collision on Highway 4 near Railroad Avenue On-Ramp
Pittsburg, California (May 1, 2021) – One person was hospitalized after a traffic collision that happened Friday afternoon in Pittsburg, the California Highway Patrol reported.
CHP said two cars collided at about 5:46 p.m. on westbound Highway 4, near the Railroad Avenue on-ramp.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and found a blue Chrysler 300 with major front-end damage and a GMC Denali with major rear-end damage.
Authorities did not immediately establish what transpired leading to the crash.
The report said the crash resulted in major injuries. One of the drivers was bleeding from the neck.
Paramedics transported one of the drivers to Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center. The condition of the patient was not mentioned.
Tow trucks were requested to remove both vehicles from the scene.
An investigation is underway.
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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