Sylmar, CA – Multi-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 5 Freeway

Sylmar, CA (December 29, 2018) On the 28th of December, a multi-vehicle accident happened on the Interstate 5 Freeway. According to the reports, a 1998 Honda Accord somehow went into the opposite lanes and crashed into a 2017 Ford Mustang at around 3:25 a.m. The impact of the crash caused the Mustang to crash into a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they found several people injured and killed. The wrong-way driver and his passenger suffered fatal injuries, along with the passenger in the Mustang. Both drivers of the Mustang and the Chevrolet obtained injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Crews shut down the northbound lanes as they cleared and investigated the accident.

We are sorry to hear that several people lost their lives in this accident. We send our condolences to their families as we know losing loved ones can be a painful experience.

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Studies show that wrong-way accidents are most likely to occur at night due to fatigue, alcohol consumption, or lack of visibility on the road. Driving fatigued produces similar results as driving impaired. If a driver hasn’t slept more than 18 hours and decides to get behind a wheel, it’s as if they’ve consumed a bunch of alcohol. After a while reaction times slow down, vision may get blurred, and drivers may not be aware of how fast they’re going.

Because this accident happened in the middle of the night, it’s likely that the driver may have been under the influence or fatigued, which may be the reason why they veered into the opposite lanes. The police are currently investigating this accident to determine if any of these factors are true. Once they’re done with their reports, it’s likely that personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits will be filed.

At Brady Law Group, over the past 24 years we have helped thousands of families gain justice after losing their loved ones in vehicle accidents. We work tirelessly to ensure families don’t have to pay-out-of pocket for damages caused by other negligent parties. If you or someone you know lost a loved one in a vehicle accident, call 866-478-6483 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 to all those involved in the accident.