Two People Injured In Thermal Collision Near The Intersection of Tyler Street and 66th Avenue
THERMAL, CALIFORNIA (February 24, 2023) – Two people were injured in a Thermal car accident by Tyler Street and 66th Avenue, not far from Desert Mirage High School and Las Palmitas Elementary School.
Riverside County Fire Department officials are saying that the collision took place around 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday. Two vehicles collided in the intersection under uncertain conditions.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. One person sustained major injuries and was taken to a trauma center via air ambulance.
Another person sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital in a ground ambulance. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Thermal Car Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the NHTSA, “In 2020 there were 11,258 fatalities in crashes where at least one driver was speeding, 29 percent of total traffic fatalities for the year.” There are many other factors that could contribute to a car accident.
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Dangerous turns
Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Many accident victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries for several weeks after an accident. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case free of cost and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Riverside County Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the victims of this Thermal accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. Hopefully, city officials will consider measures to help make this intersection safer.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligent actions of another driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can call us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
