Antelope Road Accident Results in a Head-On Collision
A head-on collision occurred in Antelope on October 5 that resulted in injuries to at least one person. The accident was reported around 5:48 in the afternoon along eastbound Antelope Road at Monument Drive between a PT Cruiser and Kia Sorrento. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the individual who reported the accident said that the Kia was passing another vehicle unsafely when it crashed head-on into the PT Cruiser.
Further Details of the Antelope Accident
Sac Metro Fire emergency responders arrived to examine the vehicle occupants for possible injuries. The extent of those injuries was not reported. The accident is being investigated to determine the cause and assign fault in the collision.
Causes of a Head-On Collision
Driver error is almost always responsible for a head-on collision. Since the impact in a head-on crash is much higher because of the speed of both vehicles, the result is often serious injuries and fatalities. Some of the main reasons a head-on collision occurs include:
- Going the wrong way on a street or highway: Drunk or elderly drivers usually cause these types of head-on crashes.
- Distracted drivers: A driver who is texting, changing a radio station, or other activity that takes their eyes off the road can end up unintentionally swerving into an oncoming lane.
- Improper passing: Passing on a two-lane road may be legal but can be risky. Impatience behind a slow vehicle or passing on a yellow line without a clear view of oncoming vehicles can cause a head-on collision.
- Drowsy driving: A driver who is sleepy can fall asleep at the wheel or lose their focus, so the vehicle drifts into another lane. In addition, a drowsy driver can suddenly jerk the wheel when they realize what is happening and overcorrect, which places them in an oncoming lane.
- Drunk drivers: A drunk driver may not only be going in the wrong direction but may have problems staying in their lane, so everyone else on the road is endangered.
- Making an improper turn at an intersection: A vehicle that makes a risky turn in front of oncoming traffic can end up causing an accident at an intersection.
Injuries From a Head-On Accident
Many serious injuries can result from a head-on collision. Some of the most common are as follows:
- Traumatic brain injuries: A traumatic brain injury may range from a concussion to permanent damage that can alter the individual’s cognitive function or result in coma and death. More seriously injured survivors may require life-long care.
- Bone fractures: Broken bones may be simple and heal quickly but can extend to crush injuries or serious fractures where the bone protrudes or is splintered.
- Abdominal trauma: Abdominal injuries can be especially serious because they can involve organ damage or internal bleeding.
- Spinal cord damage: Injuries to the spinal cord can cause permanent or temporary paralysis with a loss of sensation and ability to move.
- Chest trauma: Trauma to the chest can cause a punctured lung or damage to the heart.
- Amputations: An amputated digit or limb can cause disfigurement and affect an individual’s ability to work.
- Scarring and disfigurement: Emotionally damaging, scars and disfigurement can affect a person’s ability to earn a living and cause permanent psychological damage.
Getting Assistance From an Injury Lawyer
Our investigators go to the head-on collision scene right away to uncover the evidence needed to support a client’s compensation claim. The investigators obtain video footage from businesses and road and traffic lights as well as perform accident reconstruction. Police reports are reviewed, and witnesses are interviewed. When the evidence has been gathered, our legal team uses it to build a case in support of our client’s claim.
Antelope Car Accident Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, an Antelope car accident lawyer. Call me at (916) 921-6400 for my free and friendly advice if a negligent driver caused your injuries. I can also be reached at (800) 404-5400 or by messaging me online.
It is an honor for me to have represented Antelope residents for 38 years with all types of car accidents, wrongful deaths, and my clients’ traumatic injuries.
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