![[07-02-2024] Seven People Injured Following Multi-Vehicle Collision on Pacific Coast Highway](https://ak1.to//BzwIG.webp)
Seven people were injured following a multi-vehicle collision along Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura County on Tuesday night, June 2, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 8:25 p.m. on a stretch between Point Mugu and Thornhill Broome Beach, near the entrance to the La Jolla Canyon trailhead.
Authorities stated that a 19-year-old man from New Mexico was driving a blue 2012 Ford Fusion northbound with his 12-year-old male passenger. For unknown reasons, the Fusion crossed the double-yellow centerline and collided head-on with a gray Subaru Forester and a white 2010 Toyota Yaris.
The passengers in the Toyota, both described as Oxanrd women aged 18 and 19, sustained major injuries and were transported to the hospital. One of them suffered fractured vertebrae, while the other one had a fractured sternum. Another 20-year-old Oxnard woman in the Toyota was also sent to the hospital with injuries.
Meanwhile, two occupants in the Ford sustained minor to moderate injuries. They were also taken to a local hospital for further treatment.
A total of seven people involved were treated at the scene, police said. As of this writing, the cause of the crash remains under investigation, but DUI does not appear to be a factor.
Further details regarding the collision will be released once they become available.
Investigations are ongoing.
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.
