![[11-07-2024] Minor Injuries Reported Following Collision on San Bernardino Freeway in Pomona](https://ak1.to//UKFyh.webp)
A wrong-way driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after causing a collision that resulted in minor injuries to both the driver and a civilian on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway in Pomona on Thursday morning, November 7, 2024.
According to California Highway Patrol logs, the incident began around 2:24 a.m. when dispatch received reports of a vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes near Milliken Avenue.
Multiple CHP units from Rancho Cucamonga and Baldwin Park were dispatched to intercept the driver, who continued to create a dangerous situation for oncoming traffic. CHP officers set up a controlled traffic break on eastbound I-10, east of SR-57, where they identified the wrong-way vehicle.
Officers used their patrol vehicle to intentionally collide with the wrong-way driver’s vehicle, causing it to spin out. The wrong-way vehicle then struck another civilian vehicle before coming to a stop.
The driver, a 22-year-old man from Pomona, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Both the wrong-way driver and the CHP officers involved reported minor injuries and were treated at a local medical clinic.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are urging the public to be cautious of impaired drivers on the roads.
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.
