![[05-31-2024] Three People Injured After Two-Vehicle Collision in Morena](https://ak1.to//ddKaE.webp)
Three people were injured after a two-vehicle collision in San Diego on Friday afternoon, May 31, 2024.
According to the San Diego Police Department, the traffic crash occurred at around 5:14 p.m. at the 6000 block of Friars Road in the Morena neighborhood.
SDPD said that an 87-year-old man driving a 2017 Infinity along Gaines Street tried turning left onto Friars Road when it struck a 2008 Toyota 4Runner driven by a 27-year-old man with a passenger. The Toyota was said to be traveling westbound on Friars Road when the accident took place.
Three people were injured in the crash. The elderly driver reportedly sustained fractures to his back, facial injuries, and internal bleeding. The driver of the other vehicle complained of lower back and nose pains, while his passenger complained of chest and other body pains
None of the three injured individuals were identified publicly at this time.
SDPD is still investigating the cause of the accident. They have since ruled out the possibility of alcohol intoxication as a factor.
Anyone with information that could help the ongoing investigation is asked to contact the authorities at 858-495-7800.
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.
