![[08-27-2024] Deputy and Two Others Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Crash in Mead Valley](https://ak1.to//^zjQr.webp)
Three people, including a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputy, were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash in Mead Valley, Riverside County on Tuesday night, August 27, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 10:00 p.m. near Brown and Oakwood streets.
Authorities stated that a white sedan ran a stop sign and collided with the deputy’s patrol car. The sedan then rolled down an embankment and overturned.
Firefighters responded to the scene and freed two individuals trapped inside the sedan. Both were taken to a hospital with severe injuries. The deputy involved in the crash was also hospitalized, though the extent of his injuries remains unknown.
There is no additional information 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.
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