Santa Cruz, CA – One Injured In Car Accident On Hwy 17 Near Hwy 1

Santa Cruz, CA (June 30, 2019) – A multi-vehicle accident occurred on June 29 at about 1:36 p.m., that injured one person.

California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of this injury accident. According to CHP officers, the crash occurred in the southbound lanes of Highway 17 near Highway 1.

A Honda Accord and two other vehicles were involved in the collision.

Emergency responders were called to the scene to render aid the injured drivers.  The injured parties were transported to local hospitals for treatment and further evaluation.

We send healing thoughts to the injured party and their family. Our thoughts are with them all during this difficult time as we hope for a full recovery.

What You Need To Do After A Car Accident In California

After being involved in a car accident, you can feel disorientated. However, you need to remain calm, look at the situation, and take the steps to ensure you are safe.

Examine yourself and your passengers for any injury. If there are any injuries call an ambulance. If they tell you to go to the hospital, follow their recommendation even if you do not feel pain.

Call the police. California law requires you to report any collision that results in injury, death, or property damage over $1,000 to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 10 days.

Cooperate with the police. The police will ask to see your driver’s license, proof of registration, and insurance card.

Obtain witness statements. Help the police gather evidence such as written witness statements.

Take photographs of the scene.

If you have been involved in a car accident, contact a personal injury attorney to help your case move forward.

If you or your loved one has been seriously injured or passed away due to an accident, seek the help of an attorney with solid experience. Brady Law Group can help you deal with the legal pitfalls of this situation and help you handle claims with insurance companies. We offer experienced accident attorneys who can help you in your time of need. Please contact us today at 866-478-6483.

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.