1 Hurt in Traffic Collision on State Route 43 and Idaho Avenue

Two vehicles collided in Hanford, California Monday morning, resulting in one person sustaining serious injuries.

Per CHP, the accident occurred at 6:36 a.m. on March 14th on State Route 43 and Idaho Avenue. 

It was reported that a Hyundai and 2014 Nissan Sentra were among the vehicles involved.

One of the vehicles failed to yield for a stop sign which caused the accident.

As a result, one unidentified person suffered major injuries. 

Emergency personnel transported the injured party to the hospital for treatment.

The crash remains under investigation.

Statistics have shown that approximately 70% of motor-vehicle accidents are a result of stop sign violations. These accidents often happen at an angle rather than head on and about one-third result in some sort of injury. 

Although stop signs are in place to prevent accidents, unfortunately not everyone adheres. This is why it is essential to always pay attention and avoid any distractions on the road. 

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.