Santa Ana, CA: Wrong-Way Accident on 5 Freeway near 1st Street
4 Hospitalized after Santa Ana Crash on 5 Freeway near 1st Street
Santa Ana, California (June 8, 2019) – Four persons were hospitalized after a wrong-way collision early Saturday morning in the area of Santa Ana, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at around 1:32 a.m. Saturday, on northbound 5 Freeway, just south of 1st Street.
As per the CHP officials, a white sedan and a black sedan collided head-on. The black sedan was traveling wrong-way before the crash.
Wrong-Way Crash on 5 Freeway and 1st Street
An ambulance was sent to the scene to attend to the crash victims. Two persons were taken to Orange County Global Medical center while another two were transported to University of California, Irvine Medical Center for treatment.
The names of the victims and their current condition were not immediately known.
Tow trucks were requested to remove the vehicles from the crash site.
No additional details concerning this crash were provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
Car Accident Injuries
Traffic collisions are frightening events and largely disrupt one’s life. You may have suffered minor injuries or severe injuries. We have different types of car accident injuries including whiplash-related injuries (cervical sprain, strain, and hypertension caused by the sudden impact as a result of the crash) and soft tissue injuries (torn ligaments, severe bruises or sprains). Parties also suffer brain injuries and broken bones.
Your car may also have sustained significant damages that are beyond repair.
At this moment, all you need is to shop for a good lawyer to will assist you through the compensation process. Whenever you have experienced pain and suffering, high medical expenses and loss of wages as a result of a crash, contact the Pacific Attorney Group for more assistance.
If you are the victim or a family member and would like a free copy of the police report, please contact Pacific Attorney Group at 1-800-358-9617.
