![[05-14-2024] One Person Killed, Another Critically Injured After Two-Vehicle Crash Along I-280 Near Redwood City](https://ak1.to//lMN.webp)
One person was killed, while another was critically injured after a two-vehicle crash near Redwood City on Tuesday night, May 14, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the traffic collision happened at around 10:00 p.m. on southbound Interstate 280 near the Edgewood Road offramp.
CHP said that a Hyundai Accent and a pickup truck crashed into each other on the southbound lanes of I-280. Upon arrival, officers found both drivers lying on the roadway after being ejected from their respective vehicles. How they struck one another and who is to blame remains unclear.
One of the drivers suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other survived with critical injuries. The surviving driver was transported to a nearby hospital for further medical care. There is no word yet on which driver died, along with the identities of the people involved.
The southbound lanes of I-280 were blocked off momentarily as the authorities investigated and cleared the scene.
Additional information was not immediately available.
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.
