[02-16-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – 33-Year-Old Woman Killed in Fatal Collision in Fontana

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 33-year-old woman was killed in a car accident in western Fontana on Thursday, February 16, 2023.

The crash occurred around 9:20 p.m. in the area of San Bernardino and Cherry Avenues.

The big rig was reportedly traveling south on Cherry Avenue while the woman, driving a sedan, was traveling east on San Bernardino Avenue toward Cherry Avenue.

According to the CHP, the witnesses stated that the sedan ran through the intersection’s red light and collided with the big rig.

The woman was declared dead.

The big rig’s driver, who was unharmed, remained on the scene and assisted the CHP’s investigation.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

There were a total of 3,847 traffic-related fatalities reported in California in 2020. There were 2,260 deaths due to single-vehicle accidents (or 59% of the total) and 1,587 due to accidents involving two or more cars (41% of the total). There were 1,378 people killed in vehicles (36%), 674 in pickups and SUVs (18%), 25 in large trucks (1%), 539 on motorcycles (14 percent), 986 on foot (26%), and 129 on bicycles (3%).

Another study found that car accidents caused 41% of all fatalities in the United States in 2020. Although this represents slightly more than half of all accidents, it only accounts for 77% of injuries, 71% of injury crashes, and 72% of all accidents. There were about 8,000 fatalities and injuries in 2020 due to oblique collisions.

It’s practically guaranteed that every California driver will be involved in a car accident at least once in their lives. Defensive driving entails a number of practices, including keeping a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you, being constantly vigilant, and performing routine vehicle checks.

What to Do After a Car Accident

If you or a loved one have been hurt or killed in a car accident, you should contact the authorities right once. Don’t go reporting your assumptions to the police. Pay attention to nothing but the facts. The immediate aftermath of an accident might cause the victim to feel remorseful and even make them apologize for something for which they bear no responsibility. The insurer might use this against you and reject your claim as a result.

A copy of the accident report can be obtained by contacting the local police department. If you would want us to make a request on your behalf, please fill out the appropriate online form. We can get started on your claim right immediately now that we have all the information we need. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you want a free assessment of your case’s possibilities.

Car Accident Lawyers in Fontana

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident and you want to file a claim for personal injury or wrongful death, call our law firm immediately to schedule a no-cost consultation with one of our highly regarded lawyers. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our experienced legal staff if you need assistance filing an insurance claim.

Our Fontana car accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., have the reputation, experience, and knowledge to represent clients in San Bernardino County car accidents. Up to this point, our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500,000,000.

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