Highway 33 Crash Leaves 5 Hospitalized
The cause of a two-car collision that occurred in Mendota Tuesday morning remains under investigation.
According to CHP, the wreck took place at 4:48 a.m. on Highway 33 on July 5th.
A white van and brown sedan crashed for unknown reasons near W Panoche Road and W California Avenue.
Five people suffered injuries and were hospitalized at Community Regional Medical Center. In addition, one person had to be airlifted.
Highway 33 was also shut down for a period of time as investigators worked at the scene.
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.
