Morning 2-Vehicle Wreck on 5 Freeway in Cottonwood Injures One
COTTONWOOD, CA (February 22, 2019) – A woman was injured following a two-vehicle crash Friday morning in Cottonwood.
The crash happened around 9:43 a.m. on northbound 5 Freeway at Sunset Hills Drive off-ramp.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a red Ford Focus sedan and a white pickup truck collided on the right shoulder of the freeway. The impact caused front-end damage on the Ford sedan.
A female occupant in the sedan also sustained injuries to her legs, stomach and arms as a result of the crash.
An ambulance unit was dispatched to the scene and took the injured patient to a hospital for proper treatment.
The damaged sedan was towed away from the crash site.
An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the crash and to identify possible contributing factors. Additional information will be released once it becomes available.
Rush hour can be a dangerous time to drive due to the high frequency of vehicles on the road. While commuting, please drive safely by staying focused on the road and the motorists around you. Always check your blind spots and travel within the specified speed limits. Focused driving is important and is the key to staying safe on the roads.
Car accidents can cause hundreds and thousands of dollars in repairs, medical bills, recovery time, and much more. If you were hurt in a car crash, you could be eligible for a certain amount of compensation. Our personal injury attorneys at The Sweet Law Group have been handling accidents and getting compensation for injured victims for over forty years. Call us today at (800) 203-3061 to better understand the next steps to take in your legal case during a free consultation.
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