A three-vehicle crash injured four people on the northbound I-405 this morning at about 11:30 a.m. The accident happened just south of the 405 and 55 freeway interchange in Costa Mesa, according to an article in the Orange County Register. A Toyota Tundra, a Ford Expedition, and a Scion xB were apparently involved in the crash. From photographs published by the Register, it would appear the Tundra and Expedition were very badly damaged, and may be determined to be total losses. Citing official sources, the Register reported that two patients with traumatic injuries were taken to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana. The other two patients sustained relatively minor injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital. A total of three ambulances and 13 firefighters were dispatched to the crash, according to the news story.
See the Orange County Register article and photographs HERE.
No determination of responsibility for the accident has likely been made at this point, and the CHP is probably still collecting and/or analyzing evidence regarding the crash. From the photographs taken, it would appear there is ample evidence with which to reconstruct this collision. For example, there are skid marks on the roadway, debris was deposited on the freeway after the impact and the metal deformation of the vehicles will aid in reconstructing the accident.
Unfortunately, freeway accidents like this occur at high rates of speed, making the potential for serious injuries quite high. Reportedly, two people injured in the accident had to be transported emergently to a trauma center, Wester Medical in Santa Ana. Hopefully, the injuries were not life threatening, and the patients were released shortly after being admitted.
Compensation for the victims of automobile accidents caused by a driver’s negligence, should be an important concern for all Californians. When a careless driver negligently or recklessly causes a traffic accident and serious injuries or death result, the driver should be held accountable. An Orange County auto accident attorney with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has 20 years of experience handling personal injury cases, including those arising from a motor vehicle accidents. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
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Nothing in this post is intended to suggest the Law Offices of Paul W. Ralph currently represents anyone involved in the news story above. This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter. A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.
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