![[07-08-2024] Three People Hospitalized Following Two-Vehicle Rear-End Collision Along I-8 in El Cajon](https://ak1.to//cyb9.webp)
Three people were hospitalized following a two-vehicle rear-end collision in El Cajon on Monday night, July 8, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the freeway crash happened just before 11:00 p.m. along Interstate 8 near Mollison Avenue.
Preliminary reports suggested that one vehicle rear-ended the other, causing one of them to lose control. That car then reportedly flew off the freeway and down a slope before crashing upside down into a nearby home’s backyard in Ednabelle Court.
All three occupants of the overturned car were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment after sustaining moderate-to-severe injuries. It was later confirmed that everyone was expected to survive and that the injuries sustained were non-life threatening. None of them were publicly identified yet.
The occupants of the other vehicle involved were said to be uninjured. There were also people on the property where the crashed car ended up, but CHP confirmed that no one from the home was hurt.
The cause of the accident is believed to be speeding. Authorities have since ruled out drugs or alcohol as possible factors.
CHP blocked off the on-ramp from Mollison Avenue to eastbound I-8 as a precaution while they investigated and cleared the scene.
An investigation is underway. Additional information will be provided as soon as it becomes 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.
