Eastbound Broadway Accident Occurs When Driver Hits Tree
A solo vehicle accident in Sacramento happened the evening of January 24, which trapped the driver inside. The accident was reported along eastbound Broadway between 32nd Street and Alhambra. The driver of a Ford Expedition was driving along Broadway when he lost control of his car and struck one of the palm trees. The side of the vehicle was crushed in the accident. It took an extensive effort at extrication by firefighters with the Sacramento Fire Department to free the driver from his vehicle because his legs were pinned.
Added Information About the Solo Vehicle Accident
Westbound Broadway was closed at Alhambra because of the solo vehicle accident to allow for the removal of the injured driver and clean up the crash scene. The driver was taken to a hospital with what were described as moderate to severe injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening. However, the driver was described as alert and moving around and appeared to be doing well considering the severity of the accident.
Causes of a Solo Vehicle Accident
Driver error contributes to most accidents that involve only one vehicle. However, there are other factors that can contribute to a single-vehicle accident. They may include:
- Weather conditions: Black ice, unexpected deep water on a street, and other weather conditions can cause a solo vehicle accident. Drivers who have to be out in bad weather can reduce their risk by slowing down and driving more carefully. Avoiding areas that are flooded is important, too, since it is difficult to judge how deep the water is.
- Government negligence: A government entity is in charge of roadway maintenance, and a failure to do so can end up causing a solo vehicle accident. Potholes, dips in the roadway, fissures, and poorly painted lines can all lead to a driver losing control over their vehicle and crashing.
- Defective parts: Whether it’s a blown tire or a non-functioning steering device, defects can cause the driver to lose control. If the defect is due to manufacturer negligence, a product liability case can be filed. In California, due to its strict liability laws, a product liability case can be filed as long as the item in question was used for the intended purpose and no substantive changes to the product were made.
Investigating a Solo Vehicle Accident
It is important to gather evidence at the scene of the accident that proves liability. To do that, we send our investigators to determine why the crash occurred. They interview witnesses who saw the accident happen and obtain video footage of the crash from security and traffic light cameras.
Our experienced investigators also perform accident reconstruction that shows the positioning of the vehicle. We inspect the vehicle for defects that may have led to the solo vehicle accident. That is why it is important to preserve the vehicle after the collision. Our investigators also search for evidence that might point to a hit-and-run driver who caused the vehicle to swerve. Once all the information is gathered, the investigators hand it over to our injury attorneys to use when constructing a robust case for our client.
Auto Accident Lawyers in Sacramento
My name is Ed Smith, and I’m a Sacramento auto accident lawyer. When injuries occur in a traffic accident caused by the negligent actions of another person or entity, they may claim fair compensation with the help of a lawyer. Call me for my free, friendly advice at (916) 921-6400 or at (800) 404-5400 outside the area code. An online message form to contact me is available also.
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Since 1982, my law firm has helped many Sacramentans get the compensation they deserve for their traffic accident injuries, traumas, and wrongful deaths.
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