Orange, CA – Injuries Sustained in Orange Ambulance Crash on The City Drive

Orange, CA – (December 5, 2018) – According to local police, an ambulance was involved in a traffic collision Tuesday evening in Orange.  The accident took place around 7:00 pm on December 4th, on The City Drive near Chapman Avenue.

Reportedly, an ambulance had been dispatched from UCI Medical Center and was heading to an unknown location when the driver lost control and crashed into a hatchback. Emergency personnel immediately rushed to the crash site where they discovered two drivers and a passenger in the cabin of the ambulance suffering from injuries. Those injured victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The current condition of those patients was not immediately established.  Officials shut down one northbound lane of The City Drive until about 7:30 pm in an effort to conduct an on-scene investigation. The hatchback sustained significant front-end damage and was towed away as evidence.

As of now, this accident is under investigation.

We are shocked and saddened to have learned about this tragic accident involving an ambulance. We understand how stressful an incident like this can be on the injured victim and those who are caring for them. We hope the victims receive the medical care necessary to make a full recovery of their injuries and get back to life as usual.

Multi-Vehicle Accidents in California

Being involved in a traffic accident doesn’t just cause personal injury, it can bring on some hefty financial pains as well. According to a recent study, 70% of car accident victims are occupants inside the vehicle, and if you are the driver, you are especially at risk. In this case, there are still many circumstances surrounding this accident that remain unresolved. Police will conduct a thorough investigation in an effort to determine who was at fault and why. 

If you or someone you love has been in a preventable traffic accident caused by the negligence of a third party, it is highly recommended that you contact a personal injury attorney. At the Brady Law Group, we have a highly skilled team of litigators that will fight to ensure you are compensated in full for what you have lost as a result of the accident. Call us today at (866) 211-2562 for a free consultation with one of our qualified attorneys.

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 to all those involved in the accident.