[01-09-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Person Killed, Two Others Injured After a Deadly Head-On Crash in Dehesa

A 74-year-old woman was killed while two other women were injured following a deadly head-on crash in Dehesa on Sunday afternoon, January 9, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Dehesa Road, west of Sloane Canyon Road.

A 2003 Honda Civic was initially traveling eastbound when it crossed over the double yellow lines and went into the westbound lanes, colliding head-on with an oncoming 2019 Chrysler Pacifica minivan.

It’s unclear what caused the Honda Civic to veer onto the opposite lanes. Unfortunately, a 73-year-old female passenger in the Chrysler was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 30-year-old sedan driver was seriously injured in the crash, while the minivan driver sustained minor injuries. Both drivers were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The 30-year-old driver was suspected of driving under the influence at the time of the accident. An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

Car accidents are becoming an increasing concern in the United States. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation, 33,654 fatal automobile crashes in 2018 resulted in 36,560 deaths.

Car accidents are also increasing each year in San Diego. There were 21,534 car accidents in San Diego County in 2016, a 5% increase from the previous year. The number of fatal crashes in the state increased by more than 7% between 2015 and 2016.

A head-on collision occurred in this case. A head-on collision occurs when two vehicles strike head-on while going at the same speed and direction in different directions. Even at moderate speeds, the effects of these crashes can be serious and can even result in death.

Head-on collisions can cause severe injury. Unfortunately, many of these injuries are long-term, and long-term injuries can cause years, if not decades, of pain and suffering. Even though head-on collisions account for only 2% of all accidents, they account for 10% of all fatalities on US highways.

These collisions are caused by various factors, including distracted driving, drunk driving, driver exhaustion, and mechanical failure.

San Diego County Fatal Car Crash Lawyers for Victims

Injuries from head-on accidents are often severe. Sadly, not all victims of head-on collisions will survive. Family members of victims of fatal head-on collisions have the right to bring a wrongful death claim against a reckless or negligent driver.

It is essential to work with an experienced California accident lawyer who knows how to prove liability and can communicate with the other party’s insurance company on your behalf.

Lawyers can also help the family of the victim file a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim can help you pay for the high medical expenses and other expenses caused by the accident. It can also assist those who lost their income due to injury or unexpected death of their loved one in the accident.

The San Diego County fatal car accident lawyers from Arash Law are always available to assist you. Clients have received multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts with the help of our firm’s decades of experience. We now have offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County,, and San Diego. To schedule a free consultation, call (888) 488-1391.