Injuries Reported in Lebec Car Accident on Northbound Interstate 5
LEBEC, CA (January 3, 2021) – Saturday afternoon, six people, including Roldwin Ramos and Rose Hinola, suffered injuries in a rollover crash on Interstate 5 at the No. 2 Turn Thru.
Indeed, reports confirmed that the incident happened at about 1:16 p.m. The officers found out that a white Ford Explorer drove off the road, overturned, and fell in a ditch.
According to CHP, the GMC driver turned left abruptly from the No. 2 lane onto the left shoulder. Then, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail and fell down an embankment.
As a result, a 7-year-old sustained major injuries in the collision. Meanwhile, Roldwin Ramos, 28, of Norfolk and Rose Hinola, 58 of Oxnard suffered moderate injuries.
Additionally, 27-year-old Cristina Niland, a 9-year-old, and a 2-year-old sustained minor injuries.
The CHP confirmed that responders took all occupants to Kern Medical for treatment.
Meanwhile, the authorities shut down all lanes on northbound Interstate 5 for a short time during the investigation.
When behind the wheel of a vehicle, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of yourself and others around you. Moreover, it is important to always drive within the posted speed limit. Also, slow down if you see traffic stalling ahead to avoid hitting other vehicles.
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