LAS LOMAS, CA (April 19, 2022) – A car accident involving three vehicles resulted in a truck flipping over on Elkhorn Road.
California Highway Patrol officer Chris Weaver said that the Las Lomas car accident occured when a woman driving a Mini Cooper heading south on Elkhorn Road collided with a Ford pickup carrying two men as it turned onto Werner Avenue around 8:45 a.m.
The force of the Mini Cooper was powerful enough to flip the Ford truck onto its side, which then crashed into a Chevy van with a male driver that was stopped on Werner Avenue.
North Monterey County firefighters were able to free the two men trapped in the Ford pickup truck. Despite the terrible damage to the vehicles in the accident, all who were involved sustained only minor injuries. The accident did cause an additional hour of traffic delay and is still under investigation.
Liability in Las Lomas Multi-Car Accidents
Drivers ought to exercise care in avoiding collisions with other vehicles. There are many accidents that occur as a result of careless left turns. According to California Vehicle Code 21801, “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement.” Victims that have been injured in an accident may be entitled to damages through bodily injury claims.
Investigating Las Lomas Multi-Car Accidents
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Las Lomas car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to answer any questions that you may have. We are committed to making sure that accident victims get the information and resources that they deserve. Whether you just have questions about the law or need more information about an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 395-7234.