2 People Injured in Car Crash on Highland Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard [City Heights, CA]

Vehicle Plows Into Apartment Building in City Heights Accident on Highland Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard

 
CITY HEIGHTS, CA (August 11, 2021) – Tuesday afternoon, two people sustained injuries in a car crash on Highland Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard.
 
According to reports, a vehicle crashed into an apartment building around 4:35 p.m. The incident happened on Highland Avenue, just south of El Cajon Boulevard.
 
San Diego Police Officer John Buttle confirmed that the vehicle driver and a female inside the apartment both sustained injuries. Thus, responders took them to hospitals with minor injuries.
 
Meanwhile, the emergency crews confirmed that the female victim suffered a head injury, Buttle said.
 
Paramedics transported one injured person to UC San Diego Medical Center. Meanwhile, they took the other person to Scripps Mercy Hospital, said Fire-Rescue Department spokesperson Mónica Muñoz.
 
According to reports, both of them are “acute status” patients. This is a designation that means possible traumatic injuries.
 
Also, the crash displaced two adults residents.
 
If you find yourself unable to safely operate a vehicle, you always have other options. For example, you can call a taxi service, Lyft, or Uber. By doing so, you can help ensure your safety and the safety of others.

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What’s Next After Accident in City Heights

 
Each year, around 20-50 million people suffer injuries due to an auto crash. Unfortunately, not everyone is properly informed about the things you should do next after an injury crash.
 
The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery while securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are driven by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a seasoned attorney.
 
No one wants to be involved in an auto accident similar to crash on Highland Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard. However, if you or a loved one sustain injuries due to a reckless driver, reach out to us. With over 40 years of experience in the legal field, we know what it takes to win your personal injury case. We promise to fight, day and night, to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation with a professional in your area.