Injuries Reported in San Luis Obispo Auto Accident on Highway 101
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (August 23, 2020) – Friday night, three people were hospitalized after a rollover crash on Highway 101.
The California Highway Patrol, SLO City Fire, Five Cities Fire, and CAL FIRE all came to the scene at about 7:25 p.m.
A black sedan rolled over on the right-hand side of southbound Highway 101 and Old Stage Coach Road. The vehicle landed on its roof. Meanwhile, another vehicle at the scene sustained major front end damage.
According to CAL FIRE, two people managed to get off the vehicles.
Meanwhile, some concerned citizens stopped and helped with the crash. Some of them attempted to stop traffic while others tried to turn the vehicle.
Furthermore, the CHP revealed that the crash resulted in major injuries. Responders transported three of the parties involved to the hospital for treatment.
CHP said that the crash blocked the slow lane of the freeway. Thus, they advised drivers to take is slow in the area.
The officers continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
Always pay attention to other drivers, especially on busy freeways. Whenever you are behind the wheel of a vehicle, it is your responsibility to follow all traffic laws. Make sure to avoid distractions that can lead to serious auto accidents. As a driver, maintain a safe speed and only drive when you are alert and sober.
How Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help the Victim of Auto Accidents
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.
“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. Having an experienced attorney fighting on your behalf at such a delicate time in your life will make all the difference,” explains Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
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