Long Beach, CA - Two Hospitalized After Vehicle Collision on Atlantic Ave

Long Beach, CA (January 5, 2025) – Two vehicles crashed onto a horse property in Long Beach Saturday, leaving the two drivers with injuries.

It happened around 7:20 p.m. in the 6900 block of Atlantic Avenue. According to the Long Beach Police Department, the driver of one vehicle was making a U-turn from southbound Atlantic Avenue to northbound Atlantic Avenue when it was hit by another driver heading southbound on Atlantic Avenue.

The impact of the crash caused both vehicles to slide down a nearby embankment, sending one of the vehicles through the gate of a horse property. Both drivers were sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There were also four children in one of the vehicles, but they were not seriously hurt, according to police. The incident remains under investigation. No further details regarding the circumstances of the collision or the identities of the patients were provided at the time, however.

Our thoughts are with those injured in this incident, and we hope for their fast recovery.

Car Accident Injuries in California

Car accidents on California's clogged roads every day can result in injuries, property damage, or even fatalities. Poor road conditions, speeding, reckless behavior, and distracted driving are some of the causes of the high incidence of collisions in the state.

California has a fault-based system, meaning the driver who caused the collision is responsible for the damages. Victims of auto accidents have the legal right to seek damages for lost income, medical costs, auto repairs, and other losses. Additionally, even if an injured party was partially at blame, they can still receive damages under California's comparative negligence system, though their compensation will be reduced.

After a vehicle accident, quick action is essential. Keeping track of evidence, getting police records, and getting medical help can all help support your claim. In California, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury case is two years from the date of the accident, so it is critical to act quickly if a crash has occurred through no fault of your own and left you with damages.

Working with an experienced auto accident lawyer can make navigating your case's legal complexities easier. Seeking legal counsel as soon as possible after being involved in a pedestrian accident, whether it be for yourself or a loved one, can be an important step toward rehabilitation and the pursuit of justice.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with our Long Beach auto accident attorneys at Countrywide Trial Lawyers as soon as possible if you have suffered the loss of a loved one in a collision that resulted in your death. Give us a call at 844-844-9119 to receive the compassionate and individualized guidance you are entitled to right away.