Lompoc, CA – Two Majorly Injured in Head-on Crash on Highway 1
Lompoc, CA (August 4, 2018) – Two people were reported to have suffered serious injuries following a head-on collision that took place on Highway 1 on Saturday morning, according to a local and reliable news source in Lompoc. The seriously injurious collision transpired a little south of Ocean Avenue at around 7:03 a.m.
Paramedics along with firefighters were called to the scene of the crash in order to administer aid to the victims. Upon the arrival of the responders, a female driver in her 30’s and a male driver in his 50’s were found trapped inside their vehicles.
Firefighters had to extricate both victims from their respective vehicles. Each victim seemed to be suffering from serious injuries. The female victim was immediately airlifted to Santa Barbara Cottage for treatment, while the male victim was rushed to Marian Medical via ground ambulance.
No more information on the cause of the accident nor the specific conditions of the victims has been released at this time. The California Highway Patrol began the initial investigation at the scene, subsequently shutting down a portion of Highway 1 for an undisclosed period of time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
We would like to offer our sincere sympathies to both the victims of this accident as we warmly wish them a quick and healthy recovery.
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Authorities investigating this crash will maintain focus on establishing which driver may have caused the collision. Investigators will seek to determine whether or not either of the victims acted in any sort of negligent manner that may have caused the accident. In the event that one of the drivers exhibited negligent or reckless actions that led to the crash, then there will likely be solid grounds for a serious personal injury claim to follow.
We at Brady Law Group are intensely committed to holding negligent drivers liable for the untold pain and destruction they cause. If you have been injured in an accident with a motor vehicle due to a negligent driver, don’t hesitate to call us at (866) 211-2562 for a free consultation today.
Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.
Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery for all those involved in the accident.