![[10-16-2024] One Hospitalized After Crash Between Honda Pilot and Lexus GS300 on West Ridgecrest Boulevard](https://ak1.to//C0bC5.webp)
One person was transported by ambulance to a local hospital after a crash in Ridgecrest on Wednesday afternoon, October 16, 2024.
The collision involving a Honda Pilot and a Lexus GS300 was reported at around 12:51 p.m. on West Ridgecrest Boulevard.
According to Sgt. Ryan Marrone with the Ridgecrest Police Department, one vehicle pulled out of the UPS parking lot without seeing the other vehicle, which was heading eastbound on Ridgecrest Boulevard.
No impairment was suspected in this incident. West Ridgecrest Boulevard was temporarily closed while first responders attended to the drivers, towed the vehicles away, and cleaned transmission fluid from the road.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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.
