INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT?

[12-06-2024] San Diego County, CA – Two Hospitalized Following Two-Vehicle Collision in Encinitas

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision in Encinitas on Friday night, December 6, 2024.

Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s North Coastal Station responded to reports of a crash at approximately 9:55 p.m. at the intersection of Santa Fe and Lake Drives.

According to preliminary investigations, a 24-year-old man driving a 2003 Toyota Tacoma eastbound on Santa Fe Drive entered the intersection of Lake Drive. At the same time, a 16-year-old girl driving a 2016 Nissan Frontier westbound on Santa Fe Drive attempted to turn south onto Lake Drive on a “Left Turn Yield” green light. The two vehicles collided.

The Tacoma overturned during the collision, ejecting its driver. He was transported to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla with life-threatening injuries. A 23-year-old passenger in the Tacoma also sustained injuries and was taken to the same hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities reported that neither alcohol nor drugs appeared to be contributing factors in the crash.

The driver of the Nissan Frontier remained at the scene and was uninjured.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?

Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:

Check yourself for any injuries.
Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.

What A Lawyer Can Do For You

Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.