Serious Injuries Sustained in Accident at Laurel Road and Hillcrest Avenue
One person suffered major injuries in a collision that was the result of a police pursuit in Antioch Tuesday morning.
According to CHP, police were pursuing a vehicle for an unknown traffic violation around 2:06 a.m.
The accident took place at the intersection of Laurel Road and Hillcrest Avenue.
The vehicle that was being chased by police collided with another car that was not involved.
A Toyota Camry sustained major rear-end damage and was removed from the scene by a tow truck.
Further details will be provided once an investigation is concluded.
Tips for after accident procedures:
- Always stop at the scene
- Call 911 if there are any injuries
- Get vehicle to safety if it is moveable, if it is not, put on hazards
- Exchange information with others involved and document everything
- Call 911 to report accident – they determine who was at fault
If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation.
It is also important to remember that in the state of California a person involved in a car accident who has sustained injuries has to file a claim within two years of the accident.
Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111 if you need legal assistance following an accident.
