Two cars collided in Long Beach on Sunday, injuring five people.
The accident happened at 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of Wardlow Rd. and Orange Ave. in Long Beach.
A Hyundai Tucson was eastbound on Wardlow. A Volkswagen Jetta was northbound on Orange. The intersection is controlled by a traffic signal. One of the vehicles ran a red light and slammed into the other. One of the cars came to rest fully inside a Mexican restaurant, Hole Mole, located at the corner of the intersection.
According to the Long Beach Police Department, five people were injured in the car accident and transported to a local hospital.
If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car accident, you should speak with a personal injury attorney about your right to compensation. A car accident victim is entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Rental car or "loss of use"
- Diminished value of a repaired vehicle
The personal injury lawyers at McGee, Lerer & Associates, a Long Beach personal injury law firm, are available 24/7 for a free consultation.