[02-12-2023] Riverside County, CA – Adult Man Injured After Car Crashed into a Desert Hot Springs House

An adult man was seriously injured after a car crashed into his residence in Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, on Sunday morning, February 12, 2023.

According to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department, the crash caused by a driver who fled the scene occurred early morning at about 1:00 a.m. at 10900 Santa Cruz Road.

Responding officers arrived at the scene to learn that a pickup truck had driven into a house, seriously injuring an adult male resident and damaging the house’s structure and utilities. The driver reportedly left the scene on foot and was not immediately found.

The injured resident was transported to a trauma center. The authorities released no further details on his identity and current condition. It remained unclear whether there were other occupants during the crash.

The suspect driver, identified as 46-year-old Riverside resident Gustavo G., was detained by police the following day. He was lodged in the Riverside County Jail. No inmate information was provided right away.

Reckless Accident Statistics

Every year, careless drivers cause thousands of accidents and injuries, and hundreds of deaths in the United States. Reckless driving is defined as “a wanton disregard” for the safety of other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The number of fatalities caused by careless driving is difficult to predict. However, a AAA survey from 2009 found that reckless driving was a factor in 56% of incidents between 2003 and 2007. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatal Accident Reporting System shows that speeding is a major factor in many fatal car accidents across the country.

What to Do After a Car Accident

Call the police immediately if you’ve been in a car accident. Never make assumptions when responding to law enforcement questions; instead, provide only the facts. Apologies from victims are possible even if they had nothing to do with causing the issue. Such actions could be grounds for a claim denial by an insurance provider.

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Reckless Accident Victim Lawyers in Riverside County

If the other motorist was at fault for the accident, the victim or their family might be entitled to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit to seek financial compensation for damages such as medical bills and lost wages. If this happens to you in California, it is strongly suggested that you consult with an attorney with experience handling cases involving car accidents caused by negligent drivers.

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