13 People Injured in Police Chase Crash on Interstate 8 near Buckman Springs Road [East County, CA]

Injuries Reported in East County Accident on Interstate 8 near Buckman Springs Road

 
EAST COUNTY, CA (December 8, 2021) – Tuesday, thirteen people sustained injuries in a police chase crash on Interstate 8 near Buckman Springs Road.
 
According to Cal Fire spokesperson Frank Lococo, the incident happened at around 6:15 p.m. Moreover, it occurred on westbound Interstate 8 near Buckman Springs Road.
 
Reports revealed that a Pickup Truck refused to pull over. Thus, a chase with Border Patrol agents started, spokesperson Gerrelaine Alcordo said. Then, the pickup truck crashed and ejected multiple unrestrained passengers onto the road.
 
Moreover, responders transported one person to a hospital via helicopter. Meanwhile, paramedics transported the rest of the victims to a hospital via ground ambulance.
 
Furthermore, the incident blocked the westbound lanes of Interstate 8 for about 90 minutes.
 
Meanwhile, the incident remains under investigation.
 
It is important to always abide by all traffic laws and to do your part to prevent devastating consequences to you and others. If you find yourself unable to safely operate a vehicle, there are always other options for transportation.

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Filing a Case after Crash on Interstate 8 near Buckman Springs Road

 
Thousands of people across California suffer injuries in auto crashes every year.
 
Therefore, it is crucial to know how to proceed in case you find yourself injured after an accident.
 
“The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney,” says Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
 
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