Injuries Reported in Pomona Multi-Vehicle Accident on 60 Freeway near Reservoir Street
POMONA, CA (July 27, 2021) – Monday, three people sustained injuries after a shooting incident ended in a crash on 60 Freeway near Reservoir Street.
According to California Highway Patrol Officer Rodrigo Jimenez, a westbound Infinity traveled on 60 Freeway.
Then, someone inside a vehicle next to the Infinity fired at least six gunshots. The Infinity driver was shot in the leg. Afterward, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a center divider.
Furthermore, a vehicle behind the Infinity swerved to avoid the collision. However, the driver lost control and came into rest facing the wrong way. Also, a third vehicle collided head-on with the second vehicle.
Meanwhile, responders transported the driver of the third vehicle, a man in his 50s, to a hospital with major injuries. Also, the passenger of the Infinity, a 22-year-old Compton man, fled the scene after the crash.
Later, the Pomona Police Department arrested the Compton man and took him to a hospital with injuries.
Moreover, the suspect vehicle was last seen heading west. Also, the authorities found a gun near the passenger side of the Infinity.
The crash remains under active investigation.
The Importance of Responsible Driving
May this be a reminder to all drivers that operating a vehicle is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly. Put all distractions away and be careful around other travelers. Also, keep a safe distance from other vehicles around you. Thus, by being a defensive driver, you can minimize the risks of accidents.
The most valuable step you can take in response to a multi-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, an attorney practicing for over 40 years.
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