[01-24-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Two People Killed Following a Deadly Head-On Crash on State Route 330

Two people were killed after a major head-on collision in Highland on Monday afternoon, January 24, 2022.

The deadly accident happened on State Route 330 near Highland Avenue at approximately 1:16 p.m.

A southbound 2013 blue Hyundai sedan was traveling on SR 330. For unclear reasons, the driver veered into the path of oncoming traffic and collided head-on with an oncoming northbound 2009 green Toyota Prius.

Due to the severity of the impact, the Toyota was pushed off the roadway and went down an embankment on the right shoulder.

Both drivers were killed in the mishap. The Hyundai driver was identified as 26-year-old Jessica B., while the Toyota driver was identified as 39-year-old Andrea Lynn H.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Head-On Crash Statistics

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of bodily injury in the United States. Every year, about two million individuals are wounded in car accidents. California alone has around 200,000 of them. Riverside County, the state’s fourth most populous region, is home to approximately 2,000,000 people and is considered one of the most dangerous places to drive in.

One of the most deadly types of car accidents is head-on collision. Typically, head-on crashes occur when vehicles stray from their lane unintentionally or suddenly.

Head-on crashes are prevalent on freeways and at traffic lights, stop signs, and blind junctions. Head-on crashes on freeways typically occur when drivers enter the incorrect way on on-ramps or off-ramps, which can be caused by alcohol or drug usage.

Although head-on collisions account for only 2% of all accidents, they account for 10% of all roadway deaths in the United States.

Head-on crashes can be caused by drunk driving, distracted driving, inexperience, or even mechanical failure.

San Bernardino County Accident Lawyers for Victims of Fatal Head-On Collisions

When a careless motorist kills another person, the consequences are terrible and long-lasting. A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed by a deceased person’s surviving spouse, domestic partner, or children.

In most cases, survivors have two years from the date of the incident to bring a claim. Funeral and burial expenditures, as well as grief and suffering, may be covered by compensation.

Successful plaintiffs are entitled to compensation for funeral and burial expenses, as well as reimbursement for the deceased person’s medical and hospital bills, as well as compensation for the deceased person’s lost future income. Survivors can also be compensated for the loss of expected financial assistance, the value of home services, and the loss of community, attention, love, affection, moral support, and guidance.

Arash Law’s San Bernardino fatal accident attorneys have recovered more than $500 million for victims across the state, and we can help you preserve your legal claim to compensation as well. Call (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to schedule your free consultation.