LAPD Officers Injured in Santa Monica Boulevard Car Crash
Los Angeles, CA (July 23, 2020) – On Wednesday, 2 LAPD Officers were injured in a car crash that happened at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Butler Avenue.
The incident took place at about 9:20 p.m. on July 22.
The officers collided with another vehicle believed to have run a red light at the intersection.
Moreover, the rescue team rushed the two officers to the hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
Meanwhile, no additional details about the accident were given as the authorities continue to investigate.
As always, practice safe driving habits on the road at all times… even when it is empty, even when there is no police officer around to make sure you make a full and complete stop.
Rising Numbers of Road Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two out of three motorists will be involved in an injury accident during their life. Therefore, it is important to know how to proceed in case you find yourself involved in a traffic collision.
So, here are some helpful tips on what to do when in a car crash:
Before anything else, seek medical attention if you have been hurt.
Then, get to a safe place to prevent further damage or injury.
Also, collect as much information as possible: insurance and contact information of people involved in the accident, pictures/videos of vehicles involved. Do not forget to include documentation of fault, and whatever else that can be used for evidence.
Additionally, file a police report or incident report by calling 911.
And finally, hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers.
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