Disastrous Traffic Accident on Highway 5 Left People Injured [Sylmar, CA]

Sylmar, CA (June 29, 2023) On Wednesday afternoon, a traffic accident on Highway 5 Freeway sent people to the hospital.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a vehicle fell off the 5 Freeway at Roxford Street and landed on a big rig. The vehicle went off the 5 Freeway and landed on a parallel surface street, Sepulveda Boulevard,

Reports say that a person was trapped inside their vehicle and sustained serious injuries. Officials say that 2 other people were taken to the hospital.

CHP closed Sepulveda Boulevard at Roxford Street during the clean up and investigation.

Always Drive Safely

Officials advised motorists to always drive defensively to avoid getting into accidents like the traffic accident on Highway 5 and maintain their safety on the road.

There are multiple ways of keeping yourself safe on the road. But there are key concepts to keep in mind to ensure you are helping yourself and your community.

First, avoid distractions while driving (i.e. Using your mobile phones). Next, is avoiding drinking and driving, a high percentage of accidents due to DUI.

Then, wear your seat belts. Lastly, keep your speed at the minimum level and ensure you are not exceeding the speed limit. There are more safety tips, these are just simple things you can always remember to ensure your safety on the road.

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Know Who Can Help

Roadways, while scrupulously created and mapped for efficient travel, are one of the most dangerous settings. It is crucial that everyone remain calm in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision similar to the traffic accident on Highway 5.

Mark Sweet, an award-winning attorney who has handled many auto accidents, wants to let those injured in a traffic accident know that it is important to have an independent investigation to protect your rights better. Hiring the right firm, who has the resources to spend, can make all the difference between getting justice for a client.

We at Sweet Lawyers have over 40 years of legal expertise. Our expert lawyers have handled different cases of road accidents. You may call us at (800) 674 7852. Or you can visit our website at Sweetlaw.com and check out how we can help you and reach us.