1 Person Hospitalized after Auto Accident on 5 Freeway and Lake Hughes Road [Castaic, CA]

Injuries Reported in Castaic Car Crash on 5 Freeway and Lake Hughes Road

 
CASTAIC, CA (April 11, 2021) – Saturday afternoon, a person suffered injuries in an auto accident on 5 Freeway and Lake Hughes Road.
 
According to Dispatch Supervisor Bernard Peters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the incident happened at about 1:40 p.m. Moreover, it occurred n 5 Freeway, north of Lake Hughes Road.
 
Reports confirmed that a vehicle drove off the freeway and fell down an embankment.
 
As a result, responders transported one patient to the hospital with unknown injuries.
 
At this time, the events that have led up to the crash remain unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be informed.
 
The authorities continue to investigate the collision.
 
When behind the wheel of a vehicle, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of yourself and others around you. Moreover, it is important to always drive within the posted speed limit. Also, slow down if you see traffic stalling ahead to avoid hitting other vehicles.

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What’s Next after a Car Accident

 
Serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation.
 
Furthermore, a lawyer will make sure victims are not cheated of the proper compensation they are owed.
 
“We can secure evidence in your favor, request additional information, get vital eyewitness accounts, and review insurance coverage you are entitled to that may not be common knowledge,” says Mark Sweet, a seasoned attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
 
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