Manteca, CA – A multi-vehicle crash on Highway 120 in Manteca left at least one person injured Monday afternoon, September 2, 2024, according to KCRA.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to reports of a collision involving five vehicles near the Main Street exit of Highway 120 just after 2:20 PM.
The accident occurred on the eastbound side of Highway 120, a busy route that connects Manteca to nearby cities and serves as a major corridor for commuters and travelers alike.
As emergency crews arrived on the scene, they were forced to block multiple lanes of traffic to manage the crash and attend to the injured. CHP logs indicate that by 2:26 PM, traffic was backed up in both directions as Caltrans cameras captured the growing congestion.
At least one person was injured in the crash, although the extent of the injuries remains unclear. The identity of the injured party has not been released, and there’s no word yet on whether anyone else was hurt.
Drivers in the area faced significant delays as crews cleared the damaged vehicles and reopened the highway. Local authorities urged motorists to be cautious and expect further traffic disruptions near the Main Street exit while the investigation continues.
Personal Injury Claims
Determining fault in a collision can hinge on various factors, and in California, partial liability can be assigned to multiple parties. Assisting in establishing legal liability is one of the key roles that a personal injury attorney can fulfill for victims recovering from a traffic accident.
Suppose it is determined that the actions of another contributed toward the injuries. In that case, victims may qualify to file a personal injury claim with the insurance provider of those responsible. Such a claim can offer compensation to help offset hospital expenses and the loss of income from taking time off work for recovery.
Comparative Negligence
California Law upholds the concept of Comparative Negligence, which allows more than one party to share blame in a personal injury accident. Injured victims may have their compensation reduced if they are found partially to blame.
