One Person Hospitalized after Sacramento County Crash at Florin Road and Excelsior Road
Sacramento County, California (December 4, 2021) – One person suffered serious injuries following a traffic collision that happened Friday morning at an intersection near Florin in Sacramento County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash, which involved two vehicles, was reported at around 7:10 a.m. on December 3 at the intersection of Florin Road and Excelsior Road, near the Dunmore Park Preserve Area.
The CHP said two vehicles collided at the intersection under unclear circumstances.
Major Injury 2-Vehicle Accident near Florin
One person sustained major injuries and was taken by emergency responders to a hospital. The name of the patient and their condition were not available.
The intersection of Florin and Excelsior roads was temporarily closed as the investigation took place.
No other details were given.
Traffic Collisions in San Bernardino County
Injuries and fatalities relating to traffic collisions in San Bernardino County have been on the rise over the past decade. For example, 16,123 people were injured or killed in car accidents in San Bernardino County in 2019, which was a 6% increase from the previous year and a 35% rise since 2010.
Hesperia, Apple Valley and Victorville are among the cities in San Bernardino County that record the highest number of fatal traffic collisions.
Most of the accidents are caused by distracted driving, intoxication, speeding, among other factors.
If a driver is found at fault for an auto accident that resulted in injuries or death, the victims can take legal action against the driver.
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