South Ogden, UT (August 26, 2022) – Local police and emergency crews responded to the scene of a crash involving an unknown number of vehicles in Weber County on Friday, August 26th.
The accident took place at about 6:15 p.m. in the area of Chimes View Drive and Riverdale Road in South Ogden.
Fire trucks and ambulances were also on the scene, causing the intersection to be temporarily closed. Upon their arrival, paramedics transferred at least one patient to a nearby medical center for care.
The severity of their injuries has not been disclosed.
This accident is under police investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car accidents often leave their victims with severe, debilitating, and even life-threatening injuries.
Head injuries are one of the most serious accident-related injuries. Drivers that are wearing their seat belts can hit their heads against dashboards, steering columns, and even a deployed airbag. The extreme force of these impacts can cause concussions and other, more critical forms of brain injury. Victims could experience the effects of cognitive changes, mental confusion, a loss of hearing, changes to their vision, or loss of eyesight.
Whiplash is the single most common kind of car accident injury. It is the result of the sharp and sudden movement of the head or neck causing damage to the ligaments and muscles. Whiplash injuries vary from fairly inconsequential to extremely severe. In some cases, crash victims can even undergo vocal cord paralysis after an accident.
Back injuries are a common consequence of car accidents and may lead to herniated discs, paralysis, or nerve damage. Victims can also experience permanent numbness, tingling, or pain in their legs or arms.
Victims who have pre-existing cardiac issues can go into cardiac arrest. Collapsed or punctured lungs, broken ribs, internal organ damage, and internal bleeding are also injury scenarios that frequently follow serious car accidents.
Collision victims can also receive injuries to their legs, arms, feet, or hands. Extremity injuries include torn ligaments like the ACL, broken or fractured bones, and even amputation and bisection. Some of these injuries can lead to permanent disabilities and a decreased quality of life. They can also be fatal.
After being hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact a Utah personal injury attorney from Jardine Law Offices P.C. by calling (801) 350-3506 to schedule a free case assessment and learn how we can help you.
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