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Three people were taken to El Centro Regional Medical Center following a two-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in El Centro, KXO Radio reported. The Imperial County crash occurred at the intersection of S Imperial Avenue and Vine Street, shortly after 4:30 p.m on July 3rd.

According to news reports, an elderly driver in a Ford Fusion waiting to turn onto Imperial Avenue from Vine Street allegedly pulled into the path of a Honda Accord travelling southbound on Imperial Avenue. The collision sent the Honda Accord, occupied by two Los Angeles women, about 222 feet south of the intersection, where it came to rest against a tree in the yard of a nearby home.

The driver of the southbound vehicle had to be extricated by El Centro firefighters. The passenger in her vehicle suffered a broken arm and other injuries. The elderly driver of the Ford Fusion, an El Centro woman in her early 80's, was also hurt. The intersection was closed for more than an hour while authorities investigated the cause of the crash. The Imperial Valley Press reported that no skid marks were found at the crash scene.

Cause of the Crash

If news reports are accurate, police believe the driver of the Ford Fusion caused this accident. However, El Centro Police are still investigating exactly what happened.

Car Accident Personal Injury Liability Considerations

If it is determined that the driver of the Ford Fusion caused this July 3rd El Centro car accident, she may be liable for the injuries of the two Los Angeles women in the Honda Accord. In cases such as this one, the victims of this crash or their families would likely benefit from contacting an experienced California personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An El Centro car accident lawyer can help them protect their legal rights and seek compensation for their medical expenses, any lost earnings, emotional pain and suffering, and other accident related expenses. In the event that the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, an attorney may also advise victims how to seek compensation from their own auto insurance policy, if they had one.