Lompoc Man Severely Injured, Dennis Smith Involved in Vehicle Crash on Highway 246 [Buellton, CA]

Lompoc Man Severely Injured, Dennis Smith Involved in Vehicle Crash on Highway 246 [Buellton, CA]
Lompoc Man Severely Injured, Dennis Smith Involved in Vehicle Crash on Highway 246 [Buellton, CA]

Dennis Smith and Lompoc Man Both Injured in Buellton Vehicle Crash

 
Buellton, CA (November 2, 2020) – On Saturday, 57-year-old Dennis Smith of Lompoc, and a 28-year-old man were both injured in a crash on Highway 246.
 
The incident took place at about 5 a.m. when the 28-year-old Lompoc man on a Nissan Altima was traveling westbound on Highway 246 at a fast speed. The left front of his vehicle accidentally struck a Honda Accord.
 
The impact caused the Accord, driven by Smith, to sway across the eastbound lanes. Then, it crashed with a guardrail before coming it finally rested in the traffic lanes.
 
Meanwhile, the Altima dropped on an embankment. It came to rest about 150 feet off the roadway.
 
The unidentified Altima driver sustained a broken neck. The rescuers rushed the victim by AMR ambulance to Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria.
 
Authorities did not provide details on his condition.
 
Meanwhile, the authorities took Smith to Lompoc Valley Medical Center with minor injuries.
 
The CHP said it is not yet identified whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the incident.
 
Please contact the Buellton CHP office at 805.688.5551 if you have details about the crash.
 
As a driver, it is your responsibility to be a proactive driver, rather than a reactive one. Moreover, driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.


How to Move Forward after Buellton Crash

 
According to the United States Department of Transportation, there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents every year.
 
Common events on the road can just as swiftly become safety hazards. Furthermore, everyone must remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision.
 
Sweet Lawyers offer legal representation from experienced and compassionate attorneys that safeguard your legal rights. Moreover, we value the trust and respect of our clients. Thus, we continuously fight to hold liable parties accountable and award our clients the compensation they deserve.
 
Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation. Moreover, an experienced attorney can spearhead fighting on behalf of the injured party.
 
If you are involved in a dangerous multi-vehicle accident, you can reach out to the experienced lawyers at Sweet Lawyers. Furthermore, we have over 40 years of experience in the legal field. We know what it takes to win your injury case. Let us fight for you, and achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a professional in your area.
 

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