![[10-05-2024] 1 Killed, 4 Hospitalized After Multi-Car Crash in Colton](https://ak1.to//3iqK.webp)
One person was killed and four others were hospitalized in a multi-car crash in Colton on Saturday evening, October 5, 2024.
The Colton Police Department reported the accident took place around 8:45 p.m. in the 600 block of West Laurel Street.
Emergency responders from the Colton Fire Department arrived promptly to discover two vehicles had collided with a parked car along the roadside.
According to the CPD, emergency responders took the driver of one vehicle who suffered life-threatening injuries to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, where he later died. Four passengers in the second car received treatment at the hospital for minor injuries.
The victim, a 32-year-old man from Colton, has not been identified, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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.
