56-Year-Old Man Injured While Helping Victims of Interstate 5 Collision [Shasta County, CA]

Shasta County, CA (October 7, 2023) – A 56-year-old man sustained injuries Friday morning following an Interstate 5 collision.

It was about 5:35 a.m. when a 22-year-old man driving a 2019 Toyota Highlander was southbound on the freeway south of Sweetbrier Avenue. 

The CHP said the driver allowed the Toyota Highlander to swerve off the right-hand shoulder and crashed into a tree. The vehicle overturned and rested in the southbound lanes of the freeway.

Just minutes later, a 56-year-old man saw the crashed Toyota Highlander from the northbound lanes and pulled over to help the people in the car. 

However, he was hit by a vehicle that immediately fled the scene. 

Additionally, a 55-year-old man driving a 2022 Ford Ranger southbound on the freeway, south of Sweetbrier Avenue, was unable to avoid crashing into the tree located in the southbound lanes of I-5.

Immediately, the responding medical team rushed the driver and the passengers of the 2019 Toyota Highlander to Mercy Mount Shasta for minor injuries.

Similarly, the 56-year-old man who helped the occupants in the Highlander was taken to Marcy Redding for major injuries.

CHP is still investigating this collision and anyone with any information is asked to call Officer E. Padilla at the CHP Mount Shasta Office at 530-926-2627.

People Hospitalized in Interstate 5 Collision

The increasing crash rate reflects that auto accidents are becoming rampant. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

As a matter of fact, according to the NHTSA, two out of three motorists will be involved in an accident during their life.

That is why it is vital to contact us if a loved one is involved in a traffic accident.

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What Should You Do Following a Traffic Accident?

Indeed, driving is essential for many to move about in their lives. It is one of the most dangerous activities we do daily. Consequently, as common as they are, many people do not suspect what follows in the event of a vehicle accident like the Interstate 5 collision.

Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents every year.

Additionally, it is crucial to remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a traffic accident.

Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation spearheaded by an experienced lawyer fighting on behalf of the injured party. A lawyer will make sure victims are not cheated of the proper compensation they are owed.

“Furthermore, we can secure evidence in your favor, request additional information, get vital eyewitness accounts, and review insurance coverage you are entitled to that may not be common knowledge. Having an experienced attorney fighting on your behalf at such a delicate time in your life will make all the difference”

Reach out to Sweet Lawyers and talk to our legal experts. A lawyer will exhaust every avenue to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain essential data to help your case.

Call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. Our hotline is (800) 674 7852.