Drivers Hospitalized in Interstate 8 Fiery Collision [Alpine, CA]

Alpine, CA (February 24, 2022) – On Thursday, two drivers sustained injuries in an Interstate 8 fiery collision.

It was minutes after 2 a.m. when the incident took place near East Victoria Drive.

Investigators say an eastbound gold Nissan Altima was traveling on the westbound lanes and crashed head-on with a blue compact car.

As a result, both vehicles caught fire.

Luckily, the responding firefighters were able to free both drivers from their vehicles before anyone was burned.

The paramedics rushed the two drivers to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Meanwhile, the officers are investigating if the Altima’s driver was under the influence when the incident happened

Always obey speed limits. Sticking to the posted speed limits plays a big part in making sure we arrive safely at our destination. Speed limits have not been randomly chosen. It has been carefully selected to maximize everyone’s safety on the roadway. However, driving too slowly can lead to accidents and may result in a ticket.

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After a Fiery Traffic Accident

Moreover, driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives, however, it is one of the most dangerous activities we do every day. As often these accidents happen, many people do not know what follows in the event of a car accident.

Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Transportation, there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents every year.

So, in case of accidents like this one, it is crucial that everyone remain calm in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision.

Meanwhile, here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving and avoid accidents:

– Always drive at a controllable speed.

– Never assume you know the other driver’s intention.

– Also, be prepared to positively react to other drivers.

– This one, we should never neglect: yield at intersections, even if you have right of way.

– Most importantly, stay focused on the road. Remove all distractions such as mobile phones unstrapped toddlers, etc.

Immediately call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers if you suffered injuries in an accident like the Interstate 8 fiery collision.

Our hotline is (800) 674 7852. Similarly, you may also check our website and chat with our live agents.