Injuries Reported in Costa Mesa Auto Accident on Baker Street and Newport Boulevard
COSTA MESA, CA (April 14, 2022) – Wednesday morning, two people suffered injuries in a crash on Baker Street and Newport Boulevard.
The authorities received a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a tree after 12:30 a.m. Moreover, the crash occurred on the 600 block of West Baker Street and Newport Boulevard.
When the first responders arrived, they found a BMW in pieces and surrounding a tree. Also, male and female occupants were trapped inside.
Thus, the firefighters utilized the jaws of life to free them from the crash.
“Due to the extensive damage to the vehicle, the extrication was complex. And required our crews to methodically and carefully remove the twisted metal that surrounded and trapped the victims in the vehicle,” Battalion Chief Chris Coates said.
After the crash, responders took the patients to a local trauma center.
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continue to investigate the cause crash.
“At this point in the investigation, no arrests have been made. And there is no suspicion drugs or alcohol was involved,” Costa Mesa police spokesman Roxi Fyad said.
May this incident be a reminder for all motorists to drive responsibly. Drivers should also keep in mind that distracted driving, speeding, and failing to yield will lead to dangerous road accidents.
How To Proceed From a Crash
While driving is essential for many to move about in their lives, it is one of the most dangerous daily maneuvers. Thus, it is therefore important to know how to proceed in case you find yourself involved in a traffic collision.
On the AAA Foundation Website, chief executive officer Peter Kissinger repeatedly labeled the epidemic of motor vehicle-related accidents a “public health crisis.”
Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious auto accident cases may call for a separate investigation spearheaded by an experienced lawyer fighting on behalf of the injured party. A lawyer will make sure victims are not cheated of the proper compensation they are owed.
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