Gamebird Road Crash Sends Two to Hospital
Pahrump, WA (January 20, 2022) – On Tuesday, two people sustained injuries in a head-on crash on Gamebird Road.
The collision happened just after 11 a.m. at the intersection with Winchester Avenue, which involved a blue late-model sedan and silver SUV. Luckily, both vehicles’ airbags were activated upon impact.
Emergency responders airlifted one of the victims to UMC Trauma, while they transported the other to Desert View Hospital.
An animal control officer also responded to the scene to secure several small animals that were contained in carriers in one of the vehicles.
Meanwhile, the authorities are investigating the exact cause of the accident.
The perverse actions of a reckless driver can increase the likelihood of traffic collisions. If you are a driver, pay close attention to those around you. Always keep a considerable distance from others just in case harm is near. It is always better to practice defensive driving.
What To Do When Injured in Crash?
While driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives, it is one of the most dangerous activities performed daily.
That is because auto accidents are a major public health threat. Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.
That is why it is indeed crucial that everyone drives defensively in order to avoid traffic accidents as much as possible.
Meanwhile, here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving:
-First, always drive at a controllable speed.
-Then, it is also important not to assume you know the other driver’s intention.
– Also, be prepared to positively react to other drivers.
-This one, we should never neglect. Yield at intersections, even if you have right of way.
– Most importantly, stay focused on the road. Remove all distractions such as mobile phone use, unstrapped toddlers, etc.
Call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers if you were injured in an accident. Our hotline is (800) 674 7852. You may also check our website and chat with our live agents.