![[05-19-2024] One Person Killed, Three Others Injured Following Two-Vehicle Head-On Crash Along Highway 1 in Cambria](https://ak1.to//2oca.webp)
One person was killed, while three others were injured following a two-vehicle head-on crash in Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, on Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the deadly collision happened at about 3:20 p.m. in the northbound lane of Highway 1, north of Burton Drive.
CHP officers said that a vehicle occupied by two people was traveling northbound on Highway 1 when, for some reason, it veered into the southbound lane and directly in front of another vehicle, resulting in a head-on collision.
The driver of the vehicle that swerved into the opposite lane, a 20-year-old woman from Rocklin, was fatally injured as a result of the incident. Her passenger, a 19-year-old Flagstaff, Arizona resident, was transported to a nearby hospital after sustaining major injuries.
The southbound vehicle that got hit also had two occupants at the time of the crash. The driver, a 56-year-old man, sustained major injuries, while his passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered moderate injuries. Both were taken to the hospital for further medical care.
CHP believes that driver impairment and distracted driving are not factors in the fatal collision.
Additional information was not immediately available. Police work is underway.
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.
