![[11-04-2024] Driver Injured After Two-Car Crash on I-15 in Lake Elsinore](https://ak1.to//LyZ.webp)
A driver sustained significant injuries in a two-car crash on southbound Interstate 15 in Lake Elsinore on Monday morning, November 4, 2024.
According to California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Lassig, the collision occurred shortly before 6:00 a.m. involving a black Infiniti Q60 and a white Toyota Camry, south of Main Street.
Preliminary investigations indicate that speed was a factor in the crash, while alcohol is not suspected. Officer Lassig reported that the Infiniti may have made an unsafe lane change, resulting in a collision with the Camry. This caused the Camry to spin out into the center divider, where it struck a wall and came to rest on its wheels.
The Infiniti, after leaving the roadway, collided with a eucalyptus tree and a fence before rolling onto its roof and skidding into two parked cars on private property.
The driver of the Infiniti, a 33-year-old man from Wildomar, was trapped inside the vehicle and required extrication by Cal Fire firefighters. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was transported to Inland Valley Hospital with significant injuries.
California Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the cause of 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.
