![[01-04-2025] Two Drivers Injured After Crash Sends Vehicles onto Horse Property in Long Beach](https://ak1.to//0G5iE.webp)
Two drivers were hospitalized with minor injuries after a crash sent vehicles onto a horse property in Long Beach on Saturday evening, January 4, 2025.
According to the Long Beach Police Department, the incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. in the 6900 block of Atlantic Avenue.
A vehicle making a U-turn from southbound to northbound Atlantic Avenue was struck by another vehicle heading southbound on Atlantic Avenue.
The impact caused both vehicles to slide down a nearby embankment, with one of the vehicles crashing through the gate of a horse property. Fortunately, no horses escaped or were injured.
Four children in one of the vehicles were unharmed. Both drivers were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities stated that impaired and distracted driving do not appear to be factors in the crash.
The Long Beach Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
