Unspecified Injury in Sedan-Log Truck Crash on Pentz Road [Paradise, CA]

Unknown Injuries in Paradise Sedan-Log Truck Crash

 
Paradise, CA (June 12, 2021) – On Friday, no one was seriously injured in a sedan-log truck crash on Pentz Road.
 
The accident took place minutes before 8:30 a.m. near the Skyway.
 
Apparently, a log truck and a grey sedan were both going down the hill on The Skyway.
 
Then, the log truck was about to turn left on Pentz Road, however, the sedan behind it attempted to pass the truck.
 
As a result, the sedan rear-ended the log truck and it rolled over, landing on its roof.
 
Officers closed the Skyway for roughly 30 minutes between Coutolenc Road and Pentz Road.
 
Meanwhile, the authorities have already re-opened the road.
 
Officers said there were no reports of major injuries in this accident.
 
Moreover, there were no reports of any logs that fell from the truck that carried them.
 
Since you cannot read the intention of the driver in front of you, don’t tailgate.
 
Make it your practice to always maintain some distance between your vehicle and the one ahead in order to give yourself enough response time should the vehicle ahead make a sudden turn or stop.

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What Can We Do To Prevent Accidents?

 
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.