![[10-28-2024] Two Drivers Killed After Head-On Collision on Highway 25 near Bloomfield Avenue](https://ak1.to//fHjZ.webp)
Two drivers were killed after a two-vehicle head-on collision in Gilroy early Monday morning, October 28, 2024
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Highway 25 near Bloomfield Avenue.
Authorities stated that a 24-year-old man driving a 2018 Nissan Sentra southbound crossed over the double yellow lines into the northbound lane, colliding with a 2012 Dodge Charger driven by 35-year-old Priscilla J., a Santa Clara County 911 communications dispatcher.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene and confirmed that both drivers suffered fatal injuries. Highway 25 was closed for five hours as CHP conducted their investigation into the crash. It is currently unknown if drugs or alcohol contributed to the collision.
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.
