Police Officer Injured in Three-Vehicle Accident on Fourth Avenue near G Street [Chula Vista, CA]

3 Hurt in Chula Vista Multi-Vehicle Crash on Fourth Avenue near G Street

 
CHULA VISTA, CA (October 23, 2020) – Wednesday afternoon, a police officer and two others suffered injuries in an accident on Fourth Avenue.
 
The incident occurred just after 2:20 p.m. The officer driving a police SUV headed south on Fourth Avenue, between G Street and H Street. Afterward, the police SUV crashed with a car pulling onto the street from a parking lot driveway. Then, it crashed with a third vehicle waiting at a center turn lane.
 
Meanwhile, Chula Vista police Sgt. David Marshall and Lt. Gino Grippo released a statement. According to them, at the time of the crash, the officer possibly responded to a call.
 
This particular reported happened a few blocks away from a “high-risk vehicle stop” that involves a wanted man with a felony warrant. Furthermore, Grippo confirmed that the driver was wanted on a felony warrant. Thus, other officers took the wanted man from the area.
 
Medical responders aided the two other drivers with minor injuries. Afterward, they released the two from the scene. However, the officer required hospitalization for further evaluation.
 
At this time, the department continues to investigate. They’re aiming to determine whether the officer was actually responding to that report. They also wanted to know whether the officer activated his lights and siren or not.
 
As a driver, it is your responsibility to be a proactive driver, rather than a reactive one. Moreover, driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
 

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Next Steps to Move Forward after Three-Vehicle Accident on Fourth Avenue

 
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 a multi-vehicle accident
 
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 accident, you can reach out to the experienced lawyers at Sweet Law Group. 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. Call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a professional in your area.