Injuries Reported in Modesto Multi-Vehicle Accident on Briggsmore Avenue and Highway 99
MODESTO, CA (April 4, 2022) – Saturday, eight people required hospitalization after a 7-vehicle crash on Briggsmore Avenue and Highway 99.
The crash occurred at around 5:20 p.m. on the Briggsmore Avenue overpass of Highway 99.
“This triggered an MCI (mass casualty incident) alert to area hospitals,” Deputy Chief Darin Jesberg said.
Moreover, according to reports, the incident involved seven vehicles.
Also, responders extricated one person from a vehicle.
At this time, the authorities haven’t disclosed the extent of injuries and the circumstances of the crash.
Furthermore, due to the limited information available, the crash remains under active investigation.
Moving Forward in a Multi-Vehicle Accident
According to the US Department of Transportation, there are nearly 300,000 merging accidents every year.
Indeed, common events on the road can just as swiftly become safety hazards. Furthermore, one must remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath.
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Ultimately, we value the trust and respect of our clients. Thus, we want them to know that injuries sustained in an accident often don’t become apparent until months later when it is too late.
Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers says that the crash on Briggsmore Avenue and Highway 99 may call for a separate investigation. Moreover, an experienced attorney can spearhead fighting on behalf of the injured party.
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