[02-16-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Three People Injured Following a Head-On Collision in Hesperia

Three people were injured after a major head-on traffic collision in Hesperia on Wednesday morning, February 16, 2022.

The crash happened at approximately 11:10 a.m. at the intersection of Mariposa Road and Joshua Tree.

For unclear reasons, a white 2017 Chevy Express van and a black 2014 Chevy Cruz collided head-on. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established.

Three people were injured following the mishap. One person sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to an area hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, one driver was taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center while a third person was rushed to Loma Linda University Medical Center.

The California Highway Patrol Victorville Office is further investigating the cause of the collision.

Head-On Collision Statistics

Keep in mind that even if you’ve lived in San Bernardino County your entire life and are intimately familiar with the roads, the same may not be true for people around you. In San Bernardino County alone, 16,123 individuals were injured or killed in vehicle collisions in 2019.

When two vehicles going in opposite directions crash head-on in front of one other, this is referred to as a head-on collision. These crashes can cause significant injury or even death even at moderate speeds.

Despite accounting for only 2% of all incidents, head-on collisions account for roughly 10% of traffic-related deaths.

Head-on accident victims are more likely to suffer severe injuries. In head-on crashes, the most common injuries include spinal cord damage, brain damage, catastrophic injury, shattered bones, and paralysis.

Head-on crashes are caused by various circumstances, including drunk driving, distracted driving, and poor road construction. The most common cause of head-on collisions is human error.

San Bernardino Accident Lawyers for Victims of Head-On Collisions

Car accident lawsuits have the potential to be financially ruinous. Even small injuries can result in expensive medical bills. Regardless of how your wrong-way crashes occurred, you can file a personal injury lawsuit or make a government claim against the negligent vehicle operator(s) or those responsible for contributing to the losses.

For you to be compensated, your lawyer must first examine the kind and extent of your injuries, as well as how the injuries have affected your life and whether you will recover medically.

If you or a loved one has been wounded or tragically murdered in a traffic accident, you must consult with an attorney about your legal options. If someone else’s negligence caused the accident, you might be entitled to compensation. Arash Law’s experienced San Bernardino injury lawyer can explore your legal options with you for free and without commitment.

We resolve cases for the amount owed to our clients as compensation for their injuries, lost wages, damages, and mental or emotional distress whenever possible. We have the resources and expertise to obtain a substantial favorable settlement for you and your loved ones, based on decades of experience and tens of thousands of cases successfully negotiated out of court or challenged in court. Call (888) 488-1391 right now to talk with one of our personal injury lawyers!