Four Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 145 [Madera County, CA]

Madera County, CA (March 16, 2022) – On Tuesday, people were sent to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 145.

The Madera crash happened minutes after 10:30 a.m. on the bridge that crosses Cottonwood Creek.

Officers said that a driver of a northbound sedan drifted off the road and struck a guard rail. Then, the vehicle bounced back into the southbound lane and slammed into an oncoming van.

The impact of the collision split the sedan in two. Half of it fell into the creek.

The sedan’s driver and his female passenger both incurred major injuries. Paramedics rushed them to a local hospital.

Moreover, six family members were traveling in the van when the crash took place.  The paramedics took two of them to the hospital with major injuries. Also, another two complaints of pain. Luckily, the baby and a child in the van did not suffer injuries from the accident.

Officers are currently investigating this crash.

From speeding to distracted driving, there are many factors that can cause road accidents. Whenever you’re operating a car or on foot, pay attention, be alert, and follow all road signs and traffic lights.

There are plenty of ways to practice safe and defensive driving. This way, you can ensure your safety as well as the other motorists and pedestrians on the road.

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Getting Injured in a Collision

Seeking compensation for your injuries after a serious accident similar to what happened in the two-vehicle crash on Highway 145 can be very stressful, and take up a lot of your time.

Thus, having a personal injury lawyer will provide you with the space and peace of mind you need to recover.

That is why the most valuable step you can take in response to a 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.

You don’t need to experience more hardship because of other people’s negligence.

Some people think that hiring a personal injury lawyer means that they will have to appear in court. Yet many clients’ cases settle out-of-court, avoiding the stress and cost of going into trials.

Let our seasoned attorneys deal with the complex legalities of this case for you.

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