![[11-22-2024] Pickup Driver Injured After Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Tesla Cybertruck in Buena Park](https://ak1.to//cfw.webp)
A pickup driver sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck and two other vehicles in Buena Park on Friday evening, November 22, 2024.
The collision was reported at approximately 7:22 p.m. on the southbound 5 Freeway Beach Boulevard exit.
According to preliminary information, a white Chevy pickup rear-ended a Tesla Cybertruck, pushing it into a van and an Infiniti.
First responders arrived on the scene and extricated the driver of the heavily damaged Chevy pickup. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition. The Tesla Cybertruck sustained rear-end and minor front-end damage, while the extent of the damage to the other two vehicles remains unclear.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the collision, including reports that the pickup driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
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.
