[01-26-2022] San Diego County, CA – Head-On Collision in Hillcrest Seriously Injures One Person

One unidentified man was seriously injured following a major head-on collision involving a suspected DUI driver in Hillcrest on early Wednesday morning, January 26, 2022.

The major collision happened on State Route 164 near University Avenue in Hillcrest at approximately 2:30 a.m.

A GMC Sierra pickup entered the southbound lanes of SR 163 from University Avenue and continued driving in the wrong direction.

The GMC Sierra then collided head-on with an oncoming Honda CR-V. The male Honda CR-V driver was seriously injured in the crash.

The unidentified man was rushed to an area hospital for treatment. The female GMC Sierra driver was also hospitalized to be checked for DUI.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Head-On Crash Statistics

A head-on accident occurs when two cars collide head-on while traveling in opposite directions. Although only roughly 123,000 head-on collisions occur in the United States each year, they account for about 10% of all fatal accidents.

When two automobiles hit head-on, the passengers inside are more likely to suffer significant injuries. In head-on crashes, the most common injuries include spinal cord damage, brain damage, catastrophic injury, shattered bones, and paralysis.

Anyone can be involved in a car accident. This is a depressing fact that all drivers should know, yet it is crucial to remember. California has seen a lot of car accidents over the years. California is responsible for 11% of the people killed in car accidents across the country.

Human error is the leading cause of the majority of these car accidents. Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, adverse weather, wrong-way driving, and refusal to obey traffic regulations are all examples of dangerous driving behaviors.

San Diego County Car Accident Lawyers for Victims

Your legal rights are compromised the moment you are injured in an accident. Any comments you make to the other driver or witnesses can be used against you later in your personal injury case.

This is why it is critical to get legal guidance as soon as you can so securely after leaving the accident scene and consulting a doctor. While your claim is underway, an attorney can advise you on the best strategy to safeguard your right to reimbursement.

Once you’ve hired a San Diego automobile accident lawyer, they’ll work to preserve your rights. However, knowing this before or immediately after an accident can be challenging.

Arash Law’s San Diego auto accident lawyers have decades of expertise. They know how to work with insurance companies to get fair settlement offers. They also understand how to defend your rights in court if necessary. To schedule a free consultation, call (888) 488-1391.