![[11-08-2024] One Dead, Another Injured After Crash Involving Utility Truck Near Marina](https://ak1.to//W@51q.webp)
One person is dead, and another is seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash near Marina on Friday morning, November 8, 2024.
California Highway Patrol reports that an INFINITI was traveling west on Blanco Road when, for unknown reasons, it veered off the road and crashed into a parked utility truck on Research Drive.
At the time of the crash, the driver of the utility truck was working on a pole in a cherry picker. The driver of the INFINITI was pronounced dead at the scene, while the utility truck driver was transported to a local hospital with major injuries.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and further details will be provided as they become 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.
