3 Injured in Oak Hills Car Crash on 15 Freeway
OAK HILLS, CA (May 24, 2020) – A female driver and 2 juvenile passengers sustained injuries in a rear-end crash on 15 Freeway on May 17.
According to the California Highway Patrol, they received reports of the crash at 4:30 p.m. on the northbound 15 Freeway between Highway 138 and Oak Hill Road.
Moreover, the crash was between a blue Nissan Sentra that rear-ended the back of a semi-truck.
The scanner traffic revealed that a female driver was stuck in the sedan. Meanwhile, the responders pulled out two children from the vehicle and took them via an ambulance to Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Fortunately, the firefighters successfully extricated the female driver. A helicopter then landed on the freeway and airlifted her to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.
Before the Mercy Air helicopter arrives, the CHP officials temporarily closed the freeway to let it land.
Furthermore, the incident logs confirmed that one of the juveniles is a 13-year-old boy. However, the other child’s age wasn’t revealed.
The Next Steps after a Car Accident
While driving is essential for many to move about in their lives, it is one of the most dangerous activities performed daily.
As a driver, it is crucial to understand that you practice safe driving habits on the road at all times. Do it even when it is empty, even when there is no police officer around to make sure you make a complete stop.
Also, it is valuable to know what to do if you get involved in a motor vehicle accident.
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