Articles Tagged with Sacramento Car Accident Lawyer

Watt Ave. Collision in Sacramento After Driver Runs Red Light

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento auto accident attorney. A mid-morning collision on August 10 between two vehicles on Watt Avenue in North Sacramento resulted in injuries after one of the cars ran a red light. According to a representative of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), injuries were reported in the collision and paramedics were called to assess those who were hurt. It is unknown at this time whether the injured persons were treated at the scene or transported for further evaluation to a nearby hospital.

Crash Details

Six-Vehicle Pileup in Sacramento Caused by Drunk Driver

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento car accident lawyer. A six-vehicle pileup along Highway 99 on August 6, 2018, brought traffic moving southbound to a standstill. One driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The drunk driver was involved in the initial collision with one other car, and the other four vehicles crashed into them about one minute later, resulting in injuries.

Details of the Crash

Driver Dead After Single Vehicle Collision in Sacramento

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento car accident lawyer.  An August 7 single-vehicle collision cost the life of one man when his vehicle veered off Roseville Road. The man, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was going to work at the time of the collision. Although the accident is under investigation and reports of the reason it happened are conflicting, why the man’s vehicle went off the road is unknown at this time. I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the decedent in their time of profound sorrow. 

Accident Details

Wrong Way Accident in Sacramento Sends Four to Hospital

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento car accident lawyer. A wrong way driver caused a traffic collision on August 7 along eastbound Interstate 80 that resulted in multiple injuries in North Sacramento. Four individuals were hospitalized. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), it took about an hour and a half to clear the highway for traffic. The incident was reported by a caller who said that they saw the vehicle get on the freeway when the driver entered from the off ramp.

Accident Details

Stricter Fuel Standards May Cause More Auto Accidents

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Car Accident Lawyer. Cars getting better gas mileage is more of a curse rather than a blessing, according to the Trump Administration. They argue that better gas mileage would result in more people on the road, therefore, they would be exposed to higher levels of risk. This argument is meant to justify freezing Obama-era toughening of fuel standards. Transportation experts debate these claims, which were contained in a proposal draft prepared by the administration this summer. Additionally, draft excerpts obtained by the Associated Press reveal the administration’s plan to dispute California’s long-running authority to enact its own, stricter fuel and pollution standards. Revisions for the mileage requirements from 2021 – 2026 are still a work in progress, according to the administration, and changes might be made prior to the proposal’s public release. It’s possible that the release may happen as soon as this week.

Out with the Old, In with the New

Dislodged Section of Highway Causes Traffic Problems

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento car accident lawyer. Traffic was halted and a number of vehicles damaged on August 1 when a large piece of pavement came loose along Interstate 5. According to a representative of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the piece of the roadway was a section measuring two to three feet and became dislodged in lane number three northbound at Richards Boulevard. The incident report released by the CHP stated that while drivers tried to get out of the way of the asphalt chunk and pothole it created, between 10 and 15 vehicles suffered flat fires and might have sustained other damage.

Emergency Repairs to the Road

Connector Road Collision in Sacramento Causes Major Injury

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento car accident lawyer. A major injury was reported in a July 31 auto accident in South Sacramento along the U.S. 50 west connector with Interstate 5 north. Four vehicles were involved in the accident, which shut down the transition area to Interstate 5 along with the slow lane while debris was removed from the site. 

Accident Details

Highway 50 Collision Involved 5 Vehicles in Sacramento

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento car accident lawyer. A collision in South Sacramento along westbound U.S. Highway 50 on July 31, 2018, involving five vehicles resulted in at least one injury, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The accident was initially reported by an automated system on one of the vehicles saying that the SUV had been involved in a crash and calling for assistance.

What Happened

Drunk Driving Accident on State Route 99 in Sacramento

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento car accident lawyer. An early evening collision along State Route 99 northbound on July 30 in South Sacramento caused minor injuries and ended up with one arrest for drunk driving. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the collision created a traffic hazard in several lanes, and tow trucks were called to remove at least one of the vehicles. It is unknown whether the injured were transported to a local hospital for further evaluation or treatment was provided at the scene.

What Happened

Person Trapped in Sacramento Collision Involving 3 Vehicles

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento car accident lawyer. A terrifying collision on July 26 along westbound U.S. Route 50 in South Sacramento between three vehicles resulted in one party suffering a serious injury. It occurred before the split just west of the 10th Street exit ramp. This was the second major collision along this stretch of U.S. 50 in about 30 minutes. Since an earlier multiple vehicle accident nearby had not yet cleared, it is unknown if the backup from this previous accident contributed to this collision.

What Happened?