CHP Investigates Major Injury Crash on State Route 49 in Coulterville
Coulterville, CA (May 27, 2022) – Friday afternoon, CHP responded to a reported major-injury crash involving a motorcycle on State Route 49.
The crash in Coulterville was reported at around 2:50 p.m. on May 27.
CHP said the collision involved a motorcycle but did not give details on the circumstances leading to the crash.
Further investigation is ongoing.
Auto accidents are a major public health threat, and they are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64. These accidents are the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. Thus, it is crucial that everyone remain calm in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision.
WHAT TO DO AFTER A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT
- Before anything else, seek medical attention if you have been hurt.
- Get to a safe place to prevent further damage or injury.
- Collect as much information as possible: insurance and contact information of people involved in the accident, pictures/videos of vehicles involved, etc.
- File a police report or incident report by calling 911.
HIRE A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY FROM SWEET LAWYERS
The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney. Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation spearheaded by an experienced lawyer fighting on behalf of the injured party.
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