![[09-20-2024] Four Injured After Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 246 in Solvang](https://ak1.to//15cG.webp)
Four people were transported to Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Solvang on Friday night, September 20, 2024.
Shortly after 6:30 p.m., personnel from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the California Highway Patrol, and American Medical Response were dispatched to the scene involving a Kia and a Lexus on the 1000 block of East Highway 246, according to fire Capt. Scott Safechuck.
One vehicle landed on its roof, while the other rolled over but came to rest on its wheels off the side of Highway 246 near Skytt Mesa Drive after the collision, as reported by emergency dispatch.
A man and a woman with moderate injuries, along with two uninjured juveniles from one vehicle, were taken to the hospital. A man in the other vehicle refused treatment.
The details are still being investigated. No further information is 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.
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.
